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DJMS: Where Are They Now? Minnesota’s 2019 Distinguished Jr. Member Recent Very Good Two-Year Olds Holstein History Breeders Seminars Recap Production Futurity Winners Minnesota’s Top BAA Herds State Show Schedule and Judges State Show Class Information
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Volume 70 No. 1 |March 2019 | Editor: Chelsey Asche
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Production Futurity Winners Minnesota’s DJM DJMs: Where Are They Now? Holstein History Breeders Seminars Recaps Minnesota’s Top BAA Herds State Show Schedule and Judges State Show Class Information
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Breeders Seminar Dates Holstein History Wake-up Holsteins Breeder Spotlight World Dairy Expo Highlights Fall Harvest Sale Recap 2018 Progressive Genetics Herds 2018 Progressive Breeders Registry 2018 Dams of Merit and Gold Medal Dams Recent First-Time Excellents Recent Very Good Two-Year Olds Futurity Registration U of M Judging Highlights
ON THE COVER:
Sierra Swanson is the 2019 Distinguished Junior Member from Minnesota. She is the 20-year-old daughter of David and Kari Swanson. Swanson is from near Hutchinson, Minn., and she is currently a junior at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities where she is majoring in Animal Science with an emphasis in dairy production and a minor in Agriculture and Food Business Management. Swanson is a fifth-generation dairy farmer. She and her younger sisters, McKenzie and Shelby, own 30-Registered Holsteins and have their own prefix: ThreeSisters Dairy. The cow she is pictured with is Budjon Jasper AbigailET EX-91. This cow was one of the cows that started Sierra’s herd. You can read Swanson’s Holstein Story on pages 6-7.
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OFFICERS & DIRECTORS Andy Steinhagen President 13015 Co. Rd. 50, NYA, MN 55368 (612)-581-7523 | Term Expires 2020 Dale Rupprecht, Vice President & Executive Chair 18141 220th St. NE, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 (218)-684-1029 | Term Expires 2019
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Chad Buehring Breed Activities Vice-Chair 51100 Driftwood Ave, Rush City, MN 55069 (763)-464-2333 buehringfarms@gmail.com Keith Mahoney Finance Chair, Nominations Chair & Raffle Co-Chair 10292 335th Street, Cannon Falls, MN 55009 (651)-258-4625 kmah86@hotmail.com Ted Norling History Co-Chair 29533 468th Ave, Beresford, MN 57004 (605)-957-5376 tednorling@hotmail.com John Vander Wal, Membership Chair & Legislative Co-Chair 1125 71st Street, Pipestone, MN 56064 (507)-215-0339 newalta2006@gmail.com
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From the PresidentAndy Steinhagen
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Elwin Brands Futurity Chair 2167 200th Ave Edgerton, MN 56128 (507)-215-1836 | brandshaven@gmail.com Adam Johnson Legislative & Young Adult Co-Chair 43439 233rd Ave, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 (218)-329-9244 | lidaacres@gmail.com Karen Gorentz History Co-Chair 31493 440th Street, Vergas, MN 56587 (218)-234-3716 | gorentzdairy@gmail.com Kris Gruenes, Junior Activities Chair & Raffle Co-Chair 17565 County Road 43, Richmond, MN 56368 (320)-493-9704 | krisarn@meltel.net Tracy Schaefer Sale Chair 65393 County Road 27, Fairfax, MN (320)-360-5188 | tracyschaefer@hotmail. com
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Amanda Bedtke Business Manager (320)-259-0637 minnesotaholstein@gmail.com Chelsey Asche Marketing Manager (507)-221-4070 mnholsteinmarketing@gmail.com
Patti Schaefer Publications Co-Chair 58044 180th Street, Litchfield, MN 55355 (320)-221-6383 rusch_33@hotmail.com
NATIONAL DIRECTORS Mark Kerndt, 1318 W Main St., Waukon, IA 52172 (563)-568-0026 | mkerndt@gmail.com
Christopher Schulze Young Adult Co-Chair 1963 150th Ave, Holland, MN 56139 (507)-820-0452 christopher.schulze@jacks.sdstate.edu
HOLSTEIN ASS’N-USA REGIONAL REPS Steve Peterson, (218)-631-1564 Alan Graves, (712)-574-6120 Dennis Devore, (319)-270-5038
Tim Stender Breed Activities Chair & Publications Co-Chair 15420 110th St., Young America, MN 55397 (952)-607-6297 tstender30@yahoo.com Matt Timmer Show Chair 32277 Chany Ave, Ellsworth, MN 56129 (507)-360-8199| mptimmer39@gmail.com
Greetings! I hope that everyone made it through the “polar vortex” safely and with minimal break downs and frozen equipment and all the other things that can go wrong in dangerously cold weather. We were blessed with a mild winter for about half of it, so I guess this is our payback. It’s still Andy Steinhagen MHA Board President commendable how no matter what the conditions are, dairy farmers still make their herds as well taken care of as they possibly can, and for that I applaud all of you! As I’m writing this, we are almost done with the Breeder Seminars. Attendance was low for some as we had adverse weather conditions, but all the attendees that I’ve spoken with have said it was definitely thought provoking. I’d like to thank Andrew Hunt for making the event as interesting as he could. And thanks to the breed activities committee for putting this service to our members together. The sale committee has wrapped up the selections for our first online spring sale ever, and I think the quality and opportunities are terrific! We had much discussion about sales with the dairy economy what it is, and we, the board, still felt like we have to strive to provide services to our members by allowing new ways to market and buy genetics. I’d like to especially thank Tracy for his efforts. We are looking to All-Breeds Convention which I’m sure will provide a much needed break from chores for some, and a chance to discuss our business and socialize. Thank you to our hosts, the Houston County Holstein Club for all the work in putting on what I’m sure will be a well-organized event. The Juniors are busy planning the MJHA AllBreeds Convention which will be March 22-24 in Hutchinson, Minn. I am sure they will have a great event planned. Thank you to all of the herds in the area that will provide tours for the junior members. I’d also like to congratulate Chelsey and her husband, Austin, on the birth of their son, Aiden. As always if you have questions or concerns please reach out to me by phone at (612)-581-7513 or email mnsteiny@yahoo.com. -Andy Steinhagen
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From the Minnesota Holstein Office Greetings from the MHA office! By the time this publication reaches you, you might be at the All-Breeds Convention or just returning home. We would like to thank the Houston County Holstein Club for hosting the convention this year. The Production Futurity XLII winners were recognized at convention, but we have also highlighted those winners below. Congratulations to all! Now we look forward to the MJHA Convention on March 22-24 in Hutchinson, Minn. We can’t wait to see what is in store with your theme: “Udder the Sea.” Amanda Bedtke Remember to send in your memberships or pay your membership MHA Business Manager online. We are glad to see so many membership renewals that have already come in. Now we are gearing up for the 2019 State Show which will be hosted by the Meeker County Holstein Club from June 13-15. We will be utilizing online entry again this year and hope to improve from what we learned last year. We are very thankful this year that MHA has two employees. Chelsey was on maternity leave from December to February and now Amanda started her maternity leave on February 19th. We have each helped cover certain tasks so that hopefully our membership doesn’t even realize one of us is Chelsey Asche gone. Thank you to everyone for your patience during each of our leaves and MHA Marketing Manager continued patience as Amanda is still on leave. We both agree that we are so lucky to work for an organization that is supportive of our growing families. We hope that warmer weather has finally arrived by the time you are reading this and hope everyone has a safe spring field work season. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions. Amanda can be reached at minnesotaholstein@gmail.com or by phone at (320)-259-0637. Chelsey can be reached at mnholsteinmarketing@gmail.com or by phone at (507)-221-4070. -Amanda and Chelsey
Production Futurity XLII Winners Owner Animal Name Milk Fat Prot Value Olmar Olmar Mogul Sarah 31927 1293 1030 4432.72 Olmar Olmar Mogul Suger 32554 1301 1011 4399.74 Hallberg Hall-Lar Snowflake 550 34279 1221 1026 4363.24 Brands MS Brands-Haven Numero Cola 33091 1267 964 4246.16 Hallberg Hall-Lar Silver 543 27150 1303 870 3988.45 Brands Brands-Haven Guthri TimeOff 30322 1067 930 3901.77 Brands Brands-Haven Guthri Jaylor 31703 958 905 3726.48 Kruse Dev-Lin Gambler 892 26653 1092 848 3684.73 Kruse Dev-Lin Deceiver 846 27484 1044 854 3653.14 Sauber Hamony-Corners D Iggy 27235 1030 831 3575.9 Brands Brands-Haven ATWD Icicle-ET 28850 1033 808 3536.85 Kruse Dev-Lin Tango 843 26316 873 806 3322.41 Brands Brands-Haven AWD I-Dream-ET 27125 882 785 3287.3 Sauber MS LOA-EC Hero Rumor 25512 913 759 3240.52 Sauber Lone-Oak-Acres E Snowrae-ET 24227 879 756 3180.92 Sauber Lone-Oak-Acres Ashk Echo-ET 24151 822 711 2999.86 When the animals entered in production futurity complete their first lactation, the 305-2x-ME milk records are verified by DHIA. Then the pound of milk, fat and protein are entered into a formula to calculate the dollar value. The formula is as follows: (# of Milk x .01) + (# of Fat x 1.15) + (# of Protein x 2.55) = $ Value This formula is the same one that the DHIA uses to calculate dollar value on the cow records. For more information or to become involved in the Futurity competition (Production or Type) please contact the MHA office at (320) 259-0637. 4
Through the Grapevine
This section includes marriage announcements, birth announcements, milestone anniversary announcements and other important announcements that are sent in by members, by the deadline. The deadline for this information will always be the same as the advertising deadline.
Welcome Aiden Lee Asche!
Born: 12/27/2018 Proud Parents: Austin and Chelsey Asche Grandparents: Dean and Elizabeth Johnson; Gary and Kim Asche
Congrats 40-Year Holstein USA Members
Earlier this year, Holstein Association USA shared their list of 40-and 50-year members. The members from Minnesota and South Dakota celebrating these milestone anniversaries are listed below. We would like to congratulate all of these members as they celebrate their membership anniversaries.
40-Year Members Genevieve Fischer Bruce R. Paskewitz Gary Tweito Lyle E. & Sue F. Westrom Mark F. Wickenhause
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e are now three months into 2019, and we here in the upper Midwest have been reminded of the cold temperatures and wind chills of the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. If there is any positive here, it is that the extremes usually do not last for long and spring is hopefully not far away. Now that the final numbers for 2018 are in, we know that females registered or identified reached an all-time record of 748,543. This represents a 1% increase (5683 animals) over the previous high set in 2017. Your Association is working with a higher percentage of dairy farms than ever before. Your sales representatives deserve a lot of credit for this growth. The continuing IT project has helped with processing orders correctly and returning them in a timely manner to you. Online transfers are now being easier and faster than ever! The national board has not met since last November, however, we board members along with association members have been active by serving on several committees. The Audit Committee has been updated on current financial trends. The Nominating Committee is working diligently to find nominees for the 2019 board or officer elections. The Legislation Committee has been working hard to support the Dairy Pride Act, calling for the word “milk” to be used only with real dairy products. Thanks to everyone who is
willing to take the time and responsibility of keeping our association strong and moving forward during this challenging time. Many states have held their annual meetings by now. Congratulations to everyone who has been recognized by their respective states! John Meyer, Holstein USA CEO, delivered his “State of the Association” address at the California meeting. It is available for you to view on the Holstein USA website or on Youtube. The latest chapter of Holstein America was aired on RFD TV early February. If you missed watching it, Holstein website or Youtube gives you another option. The Judge’s Conference will be held in conjunction with the Mideast Spring Show, March 28th, in Columbus, Ohio. Attendance once every five years is required to remain on the Holstein Judges List. Advance registration is suggested but late registrations will be accepted. Look for more information on the website or contact your Holstein representative. Upcoming spring sales will offer excellent chances to add fine genetics to your herd. The website of Holstein Marketplace is also an excellent opportunity for you to add to your herd. Holstein Marketplace Sires, new since mid- January 2019, offers more selections for you and your herd. Looking forward, we hope many of you are planning to attend the national convention that will be held in June 2019 in Appleton, Wisconsin. This meeting is an excellent chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones! As always, feel free to contact any of us with your comments or concerns, - Paul Buhr, Mark Kerndt, Dale Drendel, Boyd Schaufelberger, and Corey Geiger Holstein Association USA National Directors
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Fulfilling My Lifelong Dream Through “H ave faith in your journey. Everything had to happen exactly as it did to get you where you’re going next.” –Mandy Hale. I’m thankful that my ancestors started this journey for me from Germany, five generations ago. My name is Sierra Swanson, and I am a fifthgeneration dairy farmer. I am the 20-year-old daughter of David and Kari Swanson. I also have two younger sisters, McKenzie and Shelby, and we live near Hutchinson, Minn. Currently, I am a junior at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities studying Animal Science with an emphasis in Dairy Production and a minor in Agriculture and Food Business Management. My sisters and I own 30 Registered Holsteins and have our own prefix for our animals: ThreeSisters Dairy. Our cows are housed at my uncle Mike’s: KurthHaven Farms, which is the original family farm where my great grandparent’s started farming and where I call home. I had the privilege of being raised on this farm with my family, cousins and grandparents. I spent a lot of time in the barn as a kid learning as much as I could while following my mom and grandpa around and helping with chores. I feel blessed to have the memories of working with my family on the farm. We milk 90 Registered Holsteins in a tie stall barn. I help with every aspect of the dairy, delivering and raising calves, animal health, feeding/nutrition and breeding/reproduction. In addition to raising our own replacement heifers, we raise our own crops. This keeps all of us busy, especially in the spring and fall. My responsibilities after I started college are helping with chores on the weekends, assisting with AI selections, milking, calf care, dehorning calves, breeding cows and tending to show animals. My favorite job on the farm is working with the show animals. We have them on a special high protein diet and work to transform them into stylish and profitable animals. I have a passion for good quality cows and a love for farming. I love exhibiting my animals at shows, and it is my goal to continue developing good cow families with elite type genetics. Journey of Holstein Involvement Life has different paths and roads to travel, and I am excited to do it with fellow dairy enthusiasts just like me. I was young and shy at my first Minnesota Junior Holstein Association (MJHA) Convention, but it felt good to hang out with other dairy kids just like me—kids that understood what life is like on the farm and were interested in the same things as myself. I was glad I went because Holstein activities have taken me many places since then. I won a trip to the National Convention that year as a junior dairy jeopardy contestant in Richmond, Va. My grandparents took me to the convention. We toured Washington D.C. as part of the pre-convention tours, went on farm tours and met many new dairy friends. After my first National Holstein Convention, I knew we were hooked and would be coming back every year. I enjoy participating in jeopardy, quiz bowl, speech, workshops and tours each year at convention. Being involved in these activities has given me the opportunity to adventure to National Conventions in Virginia, Missouri, Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, New York, and Washington. Each year has special memories of people we meet, things we see, different routes we take and road stops along the way. A few years really stick out in my journey. Dubuque, Iowa stands out for 6
Sierra is pictured with KurthHaven Josie Atwood at the McLeod County Fair in 2015.
me because I was a Young Distinguished Junior Member Finalist. This was such a great honor and is still one of my greatest accomplishments. Saratoga Springs, N.Y., definitely brings back memories. I actually brought a heifer home as a souvenir from convention that year. When we toured Liddleholme Holsteins on the farm tours, I fell in love with Liddlehome Emelia so, I convinced my Grandpa LeRoy to rent a car and go back the next day to buy her. About a week after we got home, she arrived home safe and sound. My New York souvenir has turned out to be one of the greatest investments I have made. She continues to get better with age and has already created quite the impressive cow family, with three very promising daughters on the ground. We loved everything about New York, the sights, tours and the cows. The National Holstein Conventions have become our family summer vacations. We learn about how other farms are managed, we tour their facilities, experience their climate and get new ideas. Time spent traveling, sight seeing and making new friends with the same passion for the Holstein cow is something I look forward to every year. The National Junior Holstein Association has provided me wonderful memories that I will never forget. My involvement in the Holstein Association isn’t just about taking vacations. It has taught me how to grow as an individual, about leadership, responsibility and how to work with others. For the past ten years I have been the treasurer of the McLeod County Junior Holstein Association, planned workshops, activities, fundraisers and field trips. I also enjoy watching and showing cows at the Minnesota State Holstein Show, attending the Spring and Fall Holstein Sales, and attending the Minnesota Holstein Field Day. My favorite event is the State Show. I love to see what Minnesota dairy cattle breeders have to offer and catch up with friends. 2017 was a big year for our Holstein Club as we hosted the Minnesota State Show. We spent a lot of time planning for the big week to make it a success. In addition to hauling milk, I helped to make sure things stayed clean, helped with activities for the juniors such as Ag Olympic games, bean bags and a dance. I’m looking forward to helping Meeker County host the Minnesota State show this year and bring a few animals to show for my final show of my Junior Holstein Association career. Hard Work Leads to Success in 4-H and FFA
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By Sierra Swanson, Minnesota’s DJM
The Minnesota 4-H program has also provided me with many great opportunities during my 12 years of involvement. I served as part of the officer team for six years. The positions I held included Historian, Reporter, Secretary, Vice President and President. I was also involved in the county ambassador program, 4-H Federation, livestock committee and was the Junior 4-H Dairy Leader. The chance to be a mentor to our younger members has been very rewarding. 4-H has also given me the opportunity to further my knowledge and leadership skills. I was a member of our dairy quiz bowl team for eight years which includes a knowledge course about everything you ever wanted to know about cows. We studied hard each year and it paid off! In 2014, our dairy quiz bowl team won a trip to the National Contest in Louisville, Ky. We enjoyed some team bonding along our journey to Louisville and it was a very memorable week. The 4-H Dairy Judging Team was part of my summer routine for nine years. In 2018, I placed fourth in the Minnesota State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest and got to judge at the National Contest held in Louisville, Ky. Dairy judging was always my favorite 4-H activity and propelled me into intercollegiate dairy judging. Currently, I am a member of the University of Minnesota dairy judging team where I competed at my first intercollegiate dairy judging contest. Dairy judging is an accomplished skill. I am very thankful for all the time and dedication that my coaches gave to me, and I look forward to giving back by coaching a county dairy judging team someday. I started showing dairy cattle in 4-H when I was six years old which was the beginning of my journey showing cows. I love summer time and working with my sisters and cousins preparing and showing our cattle. I enjoy showing my animals at the Minnesota State Holstein Show, Meeker and McLeod County Fairs, Region 7 Dairy Days and the Minnesota State Fair. We have a blast showing and learning something new at every dairy show. I spend countless hours working with my show animals and it’s all worth it. I learned my most important life lesson working with my show cows is “hard work leads to success”. Not only in the show ring but in every aspect of life. In addition to 4-H, FFA is another great organization which I’ve been a member of for the past six years. In FFA, I had the privilege of being a chapter officer, a member of the dairy judging team, a state convention delegate, and I completed my Dairy Production Placement SAE as a state finalist. My FFA career ended on a high note when my mom and I journeyed to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. to receive my American FFA Degree. It was an awesome feeling to be on that stage for such a highly coveted award. I will always remember that day.
Sierra is pictured with her two younger sisters, McKenzie and Shelby, in 2016 which was the year that they formed their own prefix: ThreeSisters.
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Dairy Princess Journey My journey as a dairy princess started when I was just a little girl growing up on the family farm. I became involved in all things dairy and started making connections in the dairy community. These opportunities lead me to find my voice and be an advocate as a princess and ambassador for the hardSierra is pictured at her first Minnesota State working dairy farmers of McLeod Holstein Show in Owatonna in 2013. County, who produce wholesome and nutritious dairy products. For five years, I shared my story at parks, parades, dairy celebrations, nursing homes, passing out ribbons at fairs and talking/promoting dairy on the radio. Dairy Involvement Continues at U of M While at college I am an active member of the Gopher Dairy Club and the Agriculture Education Club. In the Gopher Dairy Club, I have served as the Gopher Dairy Camp co-chair for the past two years. Gopher Dairy Camp is a fun three-day camp filled with farm tours, speakers, and a dairy bowl contest for youth. My responsibilities were to organize bussing, housing, activities, workshops and to help with fund raising. It was rewarding to see all the campers have fun and make new friends with the same interests as themselves, just as I did at that camp many years ago. It was also cool to see all the planning come together for a successful camp. In the Ag Ed Club I am an outreach and branding team member and coordinate and volunteer at FFA Spring and Winter Invitationals. In college, I am also on the Dairy Challenge Team and a member of Beta of Clovia. The Journey is What Matters “It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” - Ursula K. Le Guin. Looking to the future, I am excited to continue my journey at the University of Minnesota. After I graduate college, I plan to work for a genetics company to expand my knowledge of progressive dairy genetics and reproductive management. Although my roadmap is still uncertain, I am excited for the opportunities I will have a chance to explore. Eventually, I will start farming myself, to fulfill my lifelong dream. My plans are to operate ThreeSisters Dairy with the help of my sisters. I still have a lot to learn before then, but I believe living and working on the farm is the best place to start. I am fortunate to have family at home to care for my cows while I am at college. Without my family I wouldn’t be where I am right now. I know life will take me on many roads as I pursue the journey to accomplish my lifelong dream. From my travels so far, I have learned as my travels continue, there will be many bumps, curves and forks in the road. I have faith in my journey that all my experiences and the support of family and friends are what will take me to my destination and makes this journey all that matters in the end. 7
MN’s Distinguished Junior Members: T he Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) award recognizes 17-21 year olds who have excelled in preparing for their life’s work, while contributing to their local and state Holstein activities. Established in 1922, this contest is the longest running Holstein youth program, and is the highest honor that can be given to a Junior Holstein member. Over the years, Minnesota has awarded this honor to many deserving youth. We thought it would be interesting to check in with some of our past Distinguished Junior Memebers and see where they are now as well as reflect on how involvement in the Minnesota Junior Holstein Association impacted their lives.
1998: Eric Sonnek
Hometown/details on home dairy farm: Foreston, Minn; I grew up on a Registered Holstein farm that my Dad and Uncle owned. We were very involved many youth organizations and spent summers showing cows. We milked 60 cows. College: U of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Current Occupation: I am a dairy producer back on the home farm. Currently, we milk 75 cows and are looking at a small expansion. We built a new calf barn four years ago with an automatic calf feeder. In what ways are you involved with the dairy industry today? In addition to the day-to-day operation, I have volunteered with the youth organizations including helping with MJHA Conventions, State 4-H Dairy Show, and other events. I recently was elected to the Minnesota Dairy Promotion Council for the Check-off. How many years were you involved in MJHA? 13 years What is your favorite activity or memory from your years in MJHA? State and National Conventions. Conventions were so much fun and the people that I met are still friends and peers today. What some ways that you grew from your involvement in MJHA and applying for the DJM award? Chairing and coordinating events gave me many opportunities to work with professionals and gain contacts for future events. These events helped me learn to coordinate logistics and run events smoothly like the State Events. The DJM was one of my goals from my very early years in MJHA and meant a lot to reach that goal. Public speaking and efficient board work are other skills that I have used continuously in my careers and volunteer work. What advice do you have for all MJHA members? Get involved! The opportunities through MJHA are endless!
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What advice do you have for those specific members who are thinking about applying for the DJM award? DO IT!!! It does take time and effort but it is something that I have continued to go back and view. It is something I am very proud of the final product!
2001: Kelly (Sheehan) Kendall
Hometown/details on home dairy farm: Sheeknoll Farms, Rochester, MN; parents are Robert & Jeannette Sheehan, siblings are Andrew Sheehan and Krista (Sheehan) Kuzma College: University of Minnesota Twin Cities Current Occupation: Owner/ Photographer at Kelly Kendall Studios in Sauk City, Wis.
In what ways are you involved with the dairy industry today? For almost 15 years, I worked in agricultural marketing and graphic design for ag companies ranging from Accelerated Genetics to the Farm Credit System. Now, I own Kelly Kendall Studios, a branding and commercial photography business. My images help other brands come to life! Whether it’s a berry farm that needs photos for social media or a farm-to-table event for foodies that showcases agriculture’s finest, I love telling their stories through photography. For the past two years, one of my favorite projects has been serving as a World Dairy Expo official photographer, capturing both key moments in the show ring and behind-the-scenes images in the barns and around the grounds. World Dairy Expo carries so much meaning for people - whether you bring animals to the show, reunite with others in the dairy industry or participate in the 4-H, Post-Secondary or Intercollegiate Dairy Judging Contests. It’s such a thrill for me to capture it throughout the week! My husband, Dan, and I both grew up on dairy farms, and our three young kids love helping on both grandparents’ farms. I’m so thankful to be part of the ag industry! How many years were you involved in MJHA? 7 years What is your favorite activity/memory from your years in MJHA? I really enjoyed my time with MJHA! One of my favorite parts was attending the Junior Convention every year, first as a participant and then later planning it as a board member. It was great to get together with other kids that loved dairy and cows! Plus, a lot of MJHA members ended up attending the University of Minnesota with me, so it was fun to know them already. I also loved traveling to a few National Conventions with my family. It was exciting to travel with
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Where Are They Now? the other MHA families attending the conventions, meet other junior members from around the U.S. and explore new cities. What some ways that you grew from your involvement in MJHA and applying for the DJM award? Over the years, I learned a lot through my involvement with MJHA. When I first joined, I really enjoyed the new friends I made. Because I attended a school with very few other farm kids, it was great to have a place to get to know other dairy kids who understood my family’s lifestyle. As I became more involved as a board member and eventually serving as MJHA president, I learned about leadership, responsibility and just how much work went into planning all of those events throughout the year - especially the MJHA convention! What advice do you have for all MJHA members? Let’s see...what advice would I give to MJHA members? First of all, get involved. If there’s a convention or get-together, attend it. If there’s a committee that needs help, see how you can contribute. Be an active member! The more active you are, the more people you’ll meet and the more you’ll learn! Secondly, as you get to be an older MJHA member, be a good role model for the younger members. Include them. Teach them. Lead them. They are looking up to you, whether you realize it or not! Finally, I’m not sure what your plans are for your life - whether you want to dairy farm, work in the dairy industry or work in a completely different industry outside of ag. But what I do know is that the people you meet, the friendships you make, the leadership skills you gain and the fun you have during your time in MJHA all help you grow into the person you’re meant to be. So make the most out of your time! What advice do you have for those specific members who are thinking about applying for the DJM award? The DJM award is such an honor! But honestly, the application process begins when you first start MJHA. Your actions, involvement and leadership throughout your entire membership are the most important part of MJHA. It’s where you learn, grow and develop as a person. Then you can take all of this involvement and apply it toward the DJM award. So bottom line - it’s never too early to get started and get involved!
2008: Lucas Sjostrom
Hometown/details on home dairy farm: Lafayette; Sjostrom Farms – 80 registered Holsteins currently run by three generations including my grandparents, Lowell and Adrianne, parents, Steve and Deb, and brother Jacob College: University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Current Occupation: Executive Director Minnesota Milk, Farmer Relations Manager Midwest Dairy.
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In what ways are you involved with the dairy industry today? We live on my wife’s home farm in Stearns County. Alise (Jennissen) and I met at MJHA conventions and have a 6 and 3 year-old, Lucy and Henry. I work with farmers, legislators, and ag media every single day to try to build sales and trust for dairy farmers, while advancing the success of our Minnesota dairy farms. My two roles are complimentary, and the occasional times I help out on the farm and review our finances help pull the picture together for me. How many years were you involved in MJHA? I started attending MJHA convention beginning in middle school and eventually became vice president, co-planning several conventions during my years on the board. I was honored to receive my DJM Finalist award at the Wisconsin Dells convention in 2008, and hopefully positively mentored Chelsey Asche during my time as an editor while she was an intern at Hoard’s Dairyman. This is such a small, great industry! What is your favorite activity/memory from your years in MJHA? My MJHA convention friends became great lifelong friends, mentors and professional colleagues (as well as one my wife!). My national convention friends are still contacts I see and work with on a regular basis. It is fun to still be on a Registered Holstein farm, especially one in which my parents-in-law, Jerry and Linda Jennissen, work so hard to get the next generation showing through Registered Holsteins. What some ways that you grew from your involvement in MJHA and applying for the DJM award? I learned it is important to apply for awards and put time into it. My mother deserves blame/credit for me applying for so many scholarships and awards from my senior year of high school and through college. She essentially served as my personal assistant to keep me on deadline. I begrudgingly did them all, and with a 40% victory rate failed more than succeeded. However, this paid for the vast majority of college and actually led to my first job. Holstein Association USA CEO John Meyer interviewed me during the Semifinalists banquet at National Convention, and then five months later offered me a job. What advice do you have for all MJHA members? Going a little bit farther and doing a little bit more really separates you from the rest of the pack. By being in MJHA you have done that already. As someone who worked at a career center and has had the opportunity to hire several people, those who do that one extra thing early in life seem to continue later in life – that shows up in their life experience and personality. Whether you’re going back to the farm or into industry, this will influence your ability to impact the world. What advice do you have for those specific members who are thinking about applying for the DJM award? I was not your traditional DJM candidate. I had an interest in policy and did very little showing outside our county fair and occasional district show. Share your story, roll the dice, and the worst thing that can happen is you meet a few new people and a few people meet you 9
through the application process. Also, reach out to previous DJMs for advice. I proof-read and added advice for the next two or three years of DJMs, because making our local candidates better makes the entire country’s future better.
2010: Megan Herberg
Hometown/details on home dairy farm: St. Peter, Minn. My family milks 50 cows near St. Peter where my siblings and I remain partners in Lake Prairie Holsteins. College: University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Current Occupation: Manager for Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
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In what ways are you involved with the dairy industry today? I am still very involved in my family farm and own and raise registered Holsteins. My day job with BIAH gives me the opportunity to work with dairy producers across Minnesota and South Dakota on a daily basis. Being involved in the registered Holstein industry is still my favorite hobby, I enjoy showing and also have enjoyed judging county fairs across Minnesota. How many years were you involved in MJHA? 8 What is your favorite activity/memory from your years in MJHA? I have many fond memories related to MJHA. Of course, things like showing at state show and competing in the various contests during the state conventions were a highlight, but by far the best thing I gained from MJHA was friendships I still have today. Some of my closest friends and I got connected either through state show or the MJHA convention. We had no idea at the time that showing up late to the convention banquet and being forced to sit in the front table together would result in fifteen plus years of incredibly close friendship. What some ways that you grew from your involvement in MJHA and applying for the DJM award? I learned that starting things early was necessary to produce the highest quality work and keeping good records pays off in more ways than one. I also learned the importance of trying new things beyond your comfort zone and not being afraid to stand up for things you believe in. Notably the connections I’ve made through the MJHA organizations and other DJM finalists from across the country are people I still stay in contact with today. Lastly, I learned so much from the other DJMs and remember being inspired by each of their stories to do better writing the next chapter of my own story.
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What advice do you have for all MJHA members? Get involved in as many things as you can through the organization. Try new contests, events, etc. Try to get over the fear of speaking in front of crowds or running for leadership positions. Pushing yourself to do these things will pay off for your entire life. Also keep an eye out for the kids who might need a hand or help getting more involved and reach out to them when you are able. What advice do you have for those specific members who are thinking about applying for the DJM award? It is a lot of work, but regardless of if you win or not the application itself will be a keepsake for years to come. Especially in today’s world of everything being stored on our phones and computers, we rarely take the time to make hard copy documentation of special things in life. I still look back at my DJM application book fondly, and am thankful I have it to capture the sweat, blood and tears that went into the early years of developing our registered Holstein herd. Also I recommend having someone outside your family as a DJM application mentor or helper. Someone who can review your application before you submit it is important. Lastly, don’t be afraid to get creative with the presentation because the judges need to get a feel for who you are beyond what you do with your cows and the junior Holstein organization.
2011: Elizabeth Olson Hall
Hometown/details on home dairy farm: My hometown is Hutchinson, Minnesota and grew up with my family on Raylore Farm. College: University of Minnesota—Twin Cities
Current Occupation: Territory Manager & Regional Sales Trainer for Elanco Animal Health. I now currently reside in East Montpelier, Vermont with my husband, Ricky, and son, Theodore, on our family’s farm, Fairmont, LLC. At Fairmont we milk roughly 1500 cows, run 3600 acres, and have three farm sites. The one farm site that we physically reside on, was the former Lylehaven Farm that we affectionately call The Haven now. There, we work with 60 high genetic value cows, either genomic or type, and actively flush and show that herd. In what ways are you involved with the dairy industry today? Aside from living on our family’s farm, my husband and I own roughly 50 of our own animals, with 20 of them being show type focused. We invest in an array of prominent cow families and capitalized on those investments though managing our inaugural sale, Favorites of Fairmont in April of 2018. Because that sale was successful, we plan on having another every other year with the next one in April of 2020. I am also one of the Vermont 4-H dairy judging coaches and have been for the last five years. I thoroughly
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THE DOMINANCE CONTINUED IN 2017
Dairy judging is strong at the University of Minnesota,
so strong that its teams have placed first overall in six of the nine major contests in 2015, 2016 and 2017 held at: the All-American Dairy Show (Harrisburg, PA), the North American International Livestock Exposition (Louisville, KY), and World Dairy Expo (Madison, WI). Furthermore, over the past 8 years in these 3 contests, the University of Minnesota has placed 1st overall in 12 of the 24 contests. No other university comes close to this incredible record of success. If you’re considering a career in dairy, consider the U of M. In addition to our
highly successful judging teams, you can be part of the Gopher Dairy Club, where more than 100 student members gain experience and industry contacts through activities like an all-expense-paid 10-day trip to California in January for seniors. Both inside and outside the classroom, our dairy professors make teaching and working with students their top priority. Learn more today at ansci.umn.edu
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Wisconsin Holstein Association 902 8th Ave., Baraboo, WI 53913 Phone (608) 356-2114 • Fax (608) 356-6312 1-800-223-4269
www.wisholsteins.com
Monday, March 18 • 11 a.m. • Colby, Wis. Selling 80 Head of Registered Holsteins 55 cows, 20 bred heifers, 5 show age heifers
“Udders Designed for the Future”
EX-90 EX-91MS Guthrie daughter Sells with her VG-85 Mogul and VG-85 Dashawn daughters
VG-85 3-year-old Mogul daughter
GP-81 4-year-old Planet daughter
VG-85 2-year-old Apple Crisp daughter
VG-86 3-year-old Trump daughter
Other cow family notables • Jodi EX 2E Manat - lifetime production over 250,000; daughters selling include a VG Damion, VG Meridian, a July 2017 bred Mayfield and an August 2018 Gold Chip • Shinia EX-90 3E - daughters selling include a VG-85 Pety and a September 2018 Gold Chip
WISCONSIN HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION STAFF:
HERD FACTS:
Laura Wackershauser, Executive Director Mara Budde, Director of Communications Kristen Broege, Director of Sales and Membership
~ Very young herd – 35 cows in their 1st or 2nd lactation ~ Recently classified: BAA 106.7, 4 EX, 21 VG, 20 GP ~ Several daughters of Guthrie, Pety, Montross, Mogul, Gold Chip, Airlift, Meridian, Bradnick, Apple Crisp and Yoder selling ~ Closed herd for many years – bulk tank SCC in the 100,000 range
WISCONSIN HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS: Craig Carncross, President - Lodi, 608-592-2560 Heather Jauquet, Vice President - Pulaski, 920-371-7511 Erica Ullom, Secretary - Bloomer, 715-933-0477 Steve Endres, Executive Committee - Waunakee, 608-279-5952 Bryan Stremcha, Executive Committee - Bangor, 608-790-1925 Bob Cramer Jr. - Juda, 608-558-7775 Sara Feldmann - Howards Grove, 920-980-9704 Joseta Halbur - Eden, 715-821-9672 Craig Krohlow - Black Creek, 920-639-5388 Pam Selz-Pralle - Humbird, 715-334-3434 Sherry Siemers-Peterman - Cleveland, 920-946-0123 Ryan Weigel - Platteville, 608-434-4109
Sale at the farm - from the Hwy. 13 & Elderberry Road intersection (next to Shell convenience store) between Abbotsford & Colby, WI; take Elderberry Road 2¼ miles east.
Call sale manager for a catalog or view online at www.christensensales.com
Dean A. & Leah Haas, Owners 715-613-1063 • H3124 Elderberry Road, Colby, WI Christensen Sales Corp., Abbotsford, WI – Clerk & Sales Managers (715) 223-6345 Registered Wisconsin Auction Co. #33 website: www.christensensales.com email: info@christensensales.com
NATIONAL DIRECTORS:
Tim Schindler, Curtiss, WI – Auctioneer (715) 223-4014
Bob Webb - 920-377-1079 Corey Geiger, Vice President - 920-650-0294
Jim Hoskens, DePere, WI - Pedigrees, 920-366-7153
Registered Wisconsin Auctioneer #191
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World Class Opportunities in Dairy Science... Right in Your Own Backyard
▲ u Ranked among the top U.S. research universities by the National Science
Foundation, UW–Madison’s Big Ten benefits complement the small-school atmosphere experienced by Dairy Science students.
u The Dairy Science faculty includes internationally recognized specialists in
nutrition, genetics, lactation, reproduction, and dairy herd management.
u Cows on campus, the Dairy Cattle Center is located within one block of dairy
classroom buildings, providing access to cows during lab sessions.
u Dairy Science undergraduates participate in all kinds of “beyond the classroom”
experiences during their education. 79 percent of students complete an internship or field experience and 64 percent complete a mentored research project.
u UW–Madison’s proximity to dairy farms, agribusinesses, and events–such as World Dairy Expo, provides Dairy Science undergraduates with unique networking experiences and valuable hands-on learning.
BECOME A BADGER We invite you to attend the Dairy Science Spring Visit Day on Friday, April 5, the day before the 19th Badger Invitational Sale. Register at
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J-VOLKER UNIX BLITZ
Your choice of March calves from Rochelle by Doorman (2) or Solomon (2) to pick from. Pictured is Dam
12-5-2018 UNIX x SID x GOLDWYN BLITZ! Pictured is 2nd Dam
KINGSWAY TENACIOUS ROCHELLE EX-94 Banowetz Dairy 563.212.9192
OURIVER GOLDWYN BLITZ EX-94 J-Volker Holsteins 563.920.8151
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9-1-2018 +3.44 PTAT ARTIST x EX DOORMAN x APPLE-RED Pictured is Ava
6-7-2018 +3.48PTAT UNDENIED x VG DOORMAN x CHELIOS CHEERIO Pictured is Dam
LE-O-LA ARTIST AVA-ET Le-O-La Holsteins 563.451.5376
MILKSOURCE DOORMAN CHEX-ET VG-86 Alan Kruse 563.451.9952
Thank You to these Donors!
~ Raffle Prizes ~
Your support is greatly appreciated! Driven Embryos DCS ~ Pete Knipper Farmers Union Coop ST Genetics Prairie State Select Sires Trans Ova Genetics Steel Cow Zoetis Envisions Hubbard
1st Prize ~ Heifer Choice or $2000 Cash 2nd Prize ~ $1500 Cash 3rd Prize ~ Trans Ova Certificate & $500 Cash 4th Prize ~ $1000 Cash 5th Prize ~ $250 Semen Certificate from Select Sires & $500.00 Cash 6th Prize ~ $250 Semen Certificate from ST Genetics & $400.00 Cash 7th Prize ~ $250 Semen Certificate from Select Sires & $300.00 Cash 8th Prize ~ $500 Cash 9th Prize ~ Zoetis Bucket & $200 Cash 10th Prize ~ $200.00 Certificate from Envision and $200.00 Cash 11th Prize ~ Zoetis Basket & $100 Cash 12th Prize ~ Steel Cow Portrait & $100 Cash
Proceeds to the Iowa Junior Holstein Association & the Iowa Holstein Association
For tickets, please contact Shellie Volker 319.269.0318 or Carl Mensen 563.329.0876 8 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2019
50 Hea d of Iowa’s Finest Sell! Fayette County Fairgrounds • West Union, Iowa • 11:30 AM • March 16, 2019
Iowa Spring Sale
SCottMore AtWood dAphne eX-92 eeVee 4-01 2X 365 34,390 3.0 1039 2.9 1003 Selling are two granddaughters from Daphne, leading it off is her just fresh Silver Jr 2 year old along with fancy spring yearling. The dam is a VG-86 Bradnick from Daphne. Jake & Rachel Mills
henkeSeen Ad rUMor-red-et eX-93-3e eX-MS 6-2 2X 365 28,880 3.8 1100 3.1 914 Selling is a Contender and her Dec. ’18 Ammo P calf from this EX-93 Advent! From the deep maternal line that extends back to Ripple EX-92, the cornerstone at Henkeseen! Henkeseen Holsteins
MISS oCd robSt delICIoUS-et VG-87
bUtlerVIeW ArCh CoVI-et VG-86-2Y 2-1 3 273 22,167 3.12 691 2.91 646 Covi will sell just fresh with her 2nd calf! An Archrival right from Silvermaple Damion Camomile EX-95 that can show! Butz-Hill Holsteins
2-05 2X 365 33,780 3.3 1121 3.1 1047 Selling from the heart of the Delicious family is an early and unique CHARL (11/18) +2868G +1020NM from a just fresh Modesty then a Shot Glass daughter of Delicious herself. MB Luckylady
Catalogs available online at www.iowaholsteins.org or contact Shellie Volker 319-269-0318or shelliev@ymail.com
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Scott Courtney 563-380-1318 • Jason danhof 715-305-0522 kyle demmer 563-451-5376 • Carl Mensen 563-329-0876 bill rauen 563-607-0694 • Jim Vierhout 712-439-2932 Aaron ray tompkins 336-363-4639
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SELLING! Mil-R-Mor Goldwyn Rezena-ET - Born 9/4/18 15 EXCELLENT DAMS BEST RECORDS AVERAGE 33,093m 4.0% 1325f Sire: Braedale Goldwyn 7x Premier Sire World Dairy Expo 7x Premier Sire Royal Winter Fair Dam: Mil-R-Mor Shottle Renee EX-90 5-00 345d 34,170m 3.9 1329f 2.9 990p Lifetime-to-date: 3 lact. 106,000m 2nd Dam: Miss Duplex Reno EX-92-2E 3-02 365d 28,300m 3.0 849f 3.1 890p pictured 3rd Dam: Astrahoe SG Rosa Reno EX-92-2E 11th Dam: Hayssen Fond Ariel EX-90 Lifetime: 152,770m 3.4 5160f 3.0 4633p Lifetime: 105,270m 3.4 3559f 4th Dam: Pinehurst Royal Rosa EX-91-2E Lifetime: 115,400m 3.5 4073f 2.9 3375p
12th Dam: Hayssen D V Audrey EX-90-2E Lifetime: 126,251m 4.4 5547f
5th Dam: Pinehurst Roulade EX-92-2E Lifetime: 142,070m 3.8 5395f 3.1 4436p
13th Dam: Whirlhill Q Rag Apple Ariel EX-92 Lifetime: 228,465m 4.2 9595f
6th Dam: Pinehurst Sweet Cleo EX-90 Lifetime: 191,570m 3.9 7393f 3.1 5875p
14th Dam: Arlite Posch EX-92 GMD Lifetime: 144,739m 3.6 5176f
7th Dam: Pinehurst Sweet Freedom EX-90 Lifetime: 90,130m 4.4 3983f 3.4 3079p
15th Dam: Audrey Posch EX-93-2E GMD Lifetime: 227,909m 3.8 9039f
8th Dam: Pinehurst Sweet Delight EX-91-3E GMD Lifetime: 151,600m 4.0 6116f 3.2 4907p 9th Dam: Pinehurst Rapture EX-96-4E GMD Lifetime: 160,790m 3.9 6337f 10th Dam: Pinehurst Fragrance EX-90-2E Lifetime: 131,700m 3.5 4659f
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Spring Opportunities. . . Both are Daughters by Artist from Andorra and the earliest daughters sired by 94HO18700 Stone-Front Artist.
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Born 9-1-18 +3.44 PTAT In the Iowa Heifer Raffle on March 16th in West Union
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Born 9-1-2018 +3.53PTAT Sells in the Quest for Success March 9th at the Great Northern
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Rick & Kathy Demmer 6222 Sundown Road Peosta, IA52068
Riley: 563.451.8009 Royce: 563.542.5291 Regan: 563.542.8101
2-05 2 365 21,540 4.8 1043 3.5 754 3-11 2 71 5,793 4.3 248 3.3 191 Inc Over 40 Embryos exported Worldwide to date Doorman x KHW Regiment Apple-Red-ET
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Convention ticket sales have opened From Corey Geiger, Convention Co-chair
DEAR HOLSTEIN ENTHUSIASTS:
Hotel during their day of Dairy Jeopardy, Prepared Public Speaking, and many more Monday events.
We are pleased to announce tickets sales have opened for the 2019 National Holstein Convention headquartered at the Red Lion Paper Valley Hotel. There are a number of exciting events to choose from during the week. Choose early, however, as a number of events have limited ticket sales. Go to www.2019holsteinconventionwi.com to complete your online ticket order. Junior Welcome and Sundae Bar, Sunday, June 23 Iconic Culver’s frozen custard, with all the fixings, will anchor an evening filled with mixer games and learning how to improve your leadership game. Coach Steve Jones will challenge juniors to become influential leaders and share how to grow a winning culture. This high school teacher and head football coach should know as his Kimberly Papermaker football team has compiled a 1006 record that included five straight consecutive Division 1 Wisconsin Championships. Topping the event off will be the annual state-by-state exchange where juniors bring their favorite items from their home state to share with others. Pre-Convention Farm Tours, Monday, June 24 Join us on this pre-convention tour to witness the diversity of Wisconsin dairy farms. From a robot dairy to a conventional tiestall barn and a showplace, you will see legendary Holsteins at each stop. We will end the day with a visit to one of the Midwest’s largest dairies which will demonstrate how “America’s Dairyland” has it all when visiting Jenlar Holsteins, Forest Ridge Holsteins, Budjon Farms and Rosendale Dairy. Two price options exist: $40 for the meal and bus ride, or $20 for the meal only. Fox River Boat Cruise and Historic Home Tour, Monday, June 24 This river cruise is a chartered event limited to 70 guests. The historic Fox River and the bay of Green Bay were home to the oldest European settlements on the entire Great Lakes established by French explorers. This exclusive river cruise will explore natural shore lines, landscapes, and the historic homes along the Fox River. One such home is the Hazelwood Historic House. Placed on the National Register of Historic places by the U.S. Department of Interior in 1964, guests will go on a guided tour of this exquisite property. Lunch will be at Fratellos Riverfront Restaurant with breathtaking views of the Fox River. Junior and Adult Luncheon, Monday, June 24 Juniors and adults can refuel with a splendid pasta bar at the Red Lion Pre-Convention Farm Tours
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Badger Sports Park
Junior Fun at the Badger Sports Park, Monday, June 24 Opportunities galore to mix with juniors from across the country. Attendees can choose from go-karts, 18-hole mini-golf, batting cages, laser tag, inflatables, a mini bowling alley, and so much more. There will be a tailgate-style picnic with burgers, brats and all the fixings. A short tenminute ride via bus from the hotel, this event is a great way to conclude Monday’s fun-filled day. Host Farm Tours, Tuesday, June 25 The Host Day tours focus on modern breeding operations. Learn from four dairies that are using all the tools to breed and market world-class genetics. Capping it off, we will have lunch at the new $13-million Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, which truly makes this a must attend event. Staggered start tour times will allow an enhanced viewing experience on the tours of MilkSource Genetics, Synergy Dairy, Siemers Holstein and Hilrose Dairy, LLC. Goats and Glass Tour, Tuesday, June 25 LaClare Farms sets the standard for goat milk dairy products, with a full line of award winning specialty and artisan cheeses that will accompany lunch. Among the most modern goat dairies in the world, goats are milked in a double 24 parlor and housed in a freestall barn with outdoor access to paddocks of fresh grass. The Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass is revered among glass communities worldwide featuring over 3,500 objects. The BergstromMahler staff will give guests a guided tour of this unique collection that has accreditations from the Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass, the Glass Art Society, and the Paperweight Collector’s Association. Farm Wisconsin and NEW Zoo, Tuesday, June 25 Go beyond the barnyard at the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center. This $13-million facility and interactive exhibits will entertain attendees about Wisconsin’s diverse agricultural industry. Juniors and adults alike can drive the combine simulator and learn to balance farming and the environment with its kinetic sand water ways exhibit. After lunch at the Discovery Center, we head to the NEW Zoo at Green Bay. The Insider’s Encounter at the NEW Zoo will take us behind the scenes to see how animals’ nutrition needs are met and how veterinarians provide care for the wildlife. Farm and Float Tour, Tuesday, June 25 Looking for a mix of farm and fun? Come enjoy the day at Brooks Farms Host Day Farm tours
and the beautiful Little Wolf River for an afternoon of tubing fun. Brooks Farms is a recently expanded 700-cow facility. Highlights include a new double-16 herringbone parlor, automatic feed pusher, calf-feeding system and a focus on growing their Registered Holstein operation. From there, you will head to Little Wolf River to take in a fun and relaxing river trip through a mix of mild rapids along with quiet drifting areas. The tour will wrap up with a picnic lunch at the campground, complete with a campfire and s’mores. Family Night near Lambeau Field, Tuesday, June 25 With Legendairy Lambeau Field in full view, convention goers will enjoy a meal in true Wisconsin fashion — a hog roast with tenderloin steak sandwiches will anchor the dinner that will include all of Wisconsin’s favorite foods. A fullservice bar is included with the ticket purchase so convention goers can enjoy the Badger State’s famed old fashioned cocktails, Wisconsin-made wine or the beverage that made nearby Milwaukee famous, beer. Juniors and adults alike can play tailgate games or venture to the Titletown District just a short walk away with its loads of free games and playground equipment. Lambeau Field Tours can be purchased for an additional $12, but order tour tickets fast as the Lambeau staff can only handle the first 350 registrants. Botanical Gardens and Shopping Extravaganza, Wednesday, June 26 While at the Green Bay Botanical Gardens, guests will enjoy an herbal adventure that includes tastes and treats, remedies and recipes. As part of the adventure, guests will take home an herbal infused honey or scrub. After lunch at the Green Bay Botanical Gardens, the tour will continue with several area shopping destinations guided by event co-chairs Darlene Buhr and Krista Knigge. National Genetics Conference, June 26 and June 27 Thanks to generous sponsorships, dairy cattle enthusiasts can attend this dynamic meeting as guests of the 2019 National Holstein Convention. Featuring national and international speakers, along with farmer-breeder panels, the conference will kick off at 1 p.m. Wednesday and recess at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will reconvene at 7:30 a.m. Thursday and conclude at noon. All we ask is that you sign up for your name badge to gain admission. Cows 2 Careers, Wednesday, June 26 Borrowing a great idea from Michigan, we will host the second annual Cows 2 Careers for juniors on Wednesday. This 90-minute session will give juniors a chance to learn about the wide breadth of careers in our dynamic industry. The luncheon will include an incredible taco bar. The National Junior Genetics Conference, Wednesday, June 26 With some of the brightest minds already at Convention, we planned an action-packed, two-hour session on Wednesday afternoon geared specifically to juniors to inspire them to breed great cows or pursue a career in science and genetics. National Holstein Convention Pre-Sale Tailgate and Meal, Wednesday, June 26 The Convention theme, “Making Legendairy Leaps” will truly come to life when Holsteins and football come together at this event held on sight at the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center
Farm and Float
Fox Cities Exhibition Center. The sale spirit gets started with a tailgate party including a splendid display of Wisconsin’s finest award-winning cheeses, along with cheese carvings. A special treat will be Wisconsin’s famous deep-fried cheese curds! The first-half sale will feature some of the highest genomic Registered Holsteins in the U.S. To get the first-half sale event rolling, Wisconsin’s very own Chris Kroeze, “The Voice” runner-up from the most recent season, will sing his rendition of our nation’s Star Spangled Banner. The halftime dinner will feature some of Wisconsin’s stadium favorites: bratwurst, burgers, wings, steak fries, and all the fixings. The second half sale of live animals will feature high-type, deep-pedigreed Registered Holsteins to please even the most discriminating buyers. To begin the second-half sale crescendo, Chris Kroeze will perform “America the Beautiful.” Junior Dance, Wednesday, June 26 With the competitions wrapped up, it will be time to have some fun. Take in the excitement at the Junior Dance. The dance will be held on site during the sale so the kids can enjoy while the adults take in the sale festivities. An energetic and interactive DJ, photo booth, and variety of games will keep kids of all ages entertained! Dairy Girl Network Luncheon, Thursday, June 27 Open to everyone, Thursday’s luncheon will bring both men and women together to learn and share ideas about building positive and inclusive teams on our farms and beyond. Junior Awards Banquet, Thursday, June 27 Celebrate Juniors from across the country who are making their own “Legendairy Leaps.” Enjoy a meal that consists of oven-roasted chicken, beef tips with buttered noodles, and so much more. Please note, this year the Distinguished Junior Member Finalists will be honored at the Thursday night’s Gala Banquet. Making Legendairy Leaps Gala Banquet, Thursday, June 27 Join us as we gather together to celebrate the “Legendairy” accomplishments of our industry. The Gala will bring this fantastic week in Wisconsin to a full climax as we will recognize the Elite Breeder, the Distinguished Young Breeder, the Distinguished Service Award, and the six Distinguished Junior Member Finalists. The social hour will include hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, and a full-service bar. Attendees will have the choice of Sliced Roasted Sirloin or Ballotine Asiago Chicken, and dessert. The voice of Lambeau Field, Mr. Bill Jartz will preside over the event as we also look back on influential industry legends that have paved the way. Young Dairy Leaders Institute 25th Bash, Friday June 28: YDLI has been inspiring the next generation of leaders for 25 years. Whether you are a YDLI alumni or you are considering applying for the leadership conference, come Thursday evening and Friday to build your leadership skills and interact with some of the brightest minds in our industry from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Again, to place online ticket orders, go to: www.2019holsteinconventionwi. com/register. Family Night
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Registration & Ticket Order Form 2019 NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION Appleton, Wisconsin • June 23 – June 28, 2019 Registration Deadline: June 1, 2019 • Tickets are non-refundable $50 late fee for registrations postmarked after May 25, 2019 TICKET SALES CLOSE JUNE 1 ADULT AND JUNIOR CONVENTION HEADQUARTERS
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
RED LION HOTEL PAPER VALLEY 333 West College Avenue, Appleton WI 54911 TOLL FREE: 844.248.7467 Single: $114; Double: $124; Triple: $134; Quad: $144 • Rates plus 15% tax
The Appleton International Airport (ATW) is located approximately
Ask for Holstein Association Room Rate - group code HOLSTEIN
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6 miles from the convention headquarters. To coordinate their transportation efforts and ensure better service, The Red Lion Hotel
OVERFLOW HOTEL: COPPERLEAF BOUTIQUE HOTEL
of guests requesting shuttle service to/from ATW. Contact them
300 West College Avenue, Appleton WI 54911 920.749.0303 • Rates plus 15% tax
with your flight info (arrival time, flight # and carrier name) and
Ask for Holstein Association Room Rate - promocode NHC0618
they will use this to track your flight. The hotel asks you to call
RATES ARE AVAILABLE UNTIL JUNE 1, 2019 - SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
920.733.8000 upon arrival to confirm shuttle pick-up.
ADULT REGISTRATION FORM Registrant Name(s) (please print)
1. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________________________________________
l Special needs: ___________________ ___________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________ City ___________________________________________State ___________ Zip ________________________________ Phone ___________________________________ Email ____________________________________________________
JUNIOR REGISTRATION FORM Registrant Name (please print)
l Special needs: ___________________ ___________________
Name ____________________________________________________________________________ Age _____________ Address _____________________________________ City ____________________ State _______ Zip ______________
Phone ___________________________________ Email ___________________________________________________ Chaperone On-site Chaperone ____________________________________ Cell phone # _____________________________ Official Junior Convention T-Shirts, please indicate adult size: Small Medium Large XL XXL
All youth under the age of 22 attending the National Junior Holstein Convention must complete the following forms: CONVENTION PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT FOR JUNIORS
MEDICAL CONSENT FORM FOR JUNIORS
To be eligible to participate at the National Holstein Convention and in any Convention-sponsored or related activities, all Junior registrants must sign this Agreement and abide by the forms and rules included in this agreement. Failure to honor any one of these rules may subject registrant to immediate revocation of Convention participation and of the opportunity to participate in Convention-related or sponsored activities and events. The following rules apply to all Junior participants: 1. Participants must demonstrate good citizenship and adhere to the highest standards of conduct at all times. 2. No participant shall engage in any behavior prohibited by national, state or local laws. 3. At all Convention-related activities and events, including the time in transit, the rules of conduct specified by adult chaperones and advisors must be observed. 4. All participants acknowledge and accept the right of the host state Junior Program Committee and the board of directors of the host state and Holstein Association USA, Inc. and their staff, adult advisors and chaperones to establish and enforce rules for Convention participation and for all Convention-related activities and events. 5. For purposes of this Agreement, the Chairman of the host state Junior Program Committee shall have responsibility, with other representatives appointed by him/her or by the host State Association, to oversee the fair application and enforcement of the rules for Junior participants, in accordance with these procedures: a. Explain the alleged violation and present evidence of the violation to the reported violator. b. Provide the reported violator an opportunity to respond to the allegations. c. Therefore, it shall be the sole discretion of the representative group to decide if the allegations are substantiated and determine an appropriate penalty, which may include revocation of Convention participation privileges and a report of the violations to the National and State Associations. 6. Participant and his/her parents/guardians accept financial responsibility for the cost of the enforcement of the agreement and of any damage to persons or property caused by the participant. 7. The use or possession of any alcoholic beverage or controlled substance is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. 8. I have read and understand the rules and agreement above, and agree to accept and faithfully abide by them. ________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Junior
_______________ Date
____________________________________________________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian (signature of Coach or Chaperone not acceptable)
______________ Date
I give permission for emergency care to be sought for _______________________________________________________________________ at a physician’s office, clinic or hospital if the parent or guardian cannot be reached in the event of illness or injury. I hereby release the hospital, its medical staff, nursing staff and physician from any liability that may arise out of any medical procedure performed pursuant to this consent form that is necessary for proper treatment of medical emergency. I understand that I am financially responsible for charges and hereby guarantee full payment to the attending physician and/or health care unit. Birthdate: ______________________________________________________________ Please list any food or drugs to which the above named is allergic: _______________________________________________________________________ Please list any other information, medical or physical that should be known: ______________________________________________________________________ I further give my permission for the above named to participate in activities planned for Junior members at the National Holstein Convention and agree to release the Holstein Association USA, Inc., the host state, and any others assisting in hosting this convention from any claim for injuries or damage of any nature sustained while participating in such activities. _____________________________________________ ______________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian Date _______________________________________________________________________ Telephone number(s) to contact in case of emergency, include area code
CONVENTION CONTACTS: STATE & NATIONAL Laura Wackershauser, Registration Chair 608.356.2114 • wisholsteins@gmail.com Corey Geiger & Krista Knigge, Conv. Co-Chairs • 920-650-0294 • cgeiger@uwalumni.com Kristen Broege, Junior Chair • 608.356.2114 • kristenb@wisholsteins.com Kelli Dunklee, Holstein Association USA • 802.451.4124 • kdunklee@holstein.com 16 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2019
MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: “2019 National Convention” and send check with completed form to: Wisconsin Holstein Association, 902 8th Avenue, Baraboo, WI 53913 REGISTER ONLINE:
https://www.2019holsteinconventionwi.com/register
2019 National Holstein Convention ADULT & JUNIOR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & TICKET ORDER FORM Appleton, Wisconsin • June 23 – 28, 2019
Visit www.2019holsteinconventionwi.com for up-to-date National Convention information. * All times are subject to change and all tours subject to cancellation. Tickets are non-refundable
Name(s): ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, June 26 (continued)
Sunday, June 23 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Dairy Jeopardy Orientation Junior Welcome and Sundae Bar No. ____ @ $5 pp __________
Monday, June 24 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (limit 70 guests)
10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 5:40 p.m. – 6:10 p.m. 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 8:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 4:45 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. 5:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (limit 350 guests)
Noon – 12:50 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (must preregister)
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (must preregister)
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (must preregister)
7:30 a.m. – Noon (must preregister)
8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Noon – 1:20 p.m. (all are welcome)
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Age 12 and under
Host Day Farm Tours No. ____@ $40 pp __________ Farm Wisconsin and Zoo No. ____@ $40 pp __________ NHWSO Silent Auction Junior Farm and Float Tour No. ____@ $40 pp __________ Goats and Glass Tour No. ____@ $55 pp __________ Family Night near Lambeau Field No. ____@ $30 pp __________ Lambeau Field Tour No. ____@ $12 pp __________
Botanical Gardens and Shopping Extravaganza No. ____@ $60 pp __________ Adult Luncheon No. ____@ $20 pp __________ Juniors Cows 2 Careers Luncheon No. ____@ $15 pp __________ National Genetics Conference No. ____@ free pp __________ Junior National Genetics Conference No. ____@ free pp __________ Convention Pre-Sale Tailgate and Meal No. ____@ $30 pp __________ Junior Dance & Games No. ____@ free pp __________
Thursday, June 27
Over age 12
Wednesday, June 26 8:00 a.m. – Noon 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Noon – 1:30 p.m. Dairy Jeopardy Contest NHWSO Interviews DJM Interviews Preconvention Farm Tours (bus & meal) No. ____@ $40 pp __________ Preconvention Farm Tours (meal only) No. ____@ $20 pp __________ Fox River Boat Cruise, and Hazelwood Historic Home Tour No. ____@ $65 pp __________ Prepared Public Speaking Contest DJM Luncheon (Invitation only) Junior & Adult Luncheon No. ____@ $20 pp __________ Dairy Knowledge Exam Dairy Bowl Coaches’ Meeting Junior Mixer at Badger Sports Park No. ____@ $30 pp __________
Tuesday, June 25 6:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Junior Events
1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
National Genetics Conference No. ____@ free pp __________ Dairy Bowl Finals & National Junior Forum Trade Show NHWSO Silent Auction Dairy Girl Network Luncheon w/speaker No. ____@ $15 pp __________ Junior Awards Luncheon No. ____@ $25 pp __________ No. ____@ $15 pp __________ Annual Meeting Adult Social Hour YDLI Cocktail Reception Making Legendairy Leaps Gala Banquet Beef No. _____ @ $40 pp __________ Chicken No. _____ @ $40 pp __________
Friday, June 28 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
YDLI Dairy Leadership Summit No. _____ @ $150 pp __________ Guests No. _____ @ $250 pp __________ 7:00 p.m. YDLI Dinner & Band-Wisconsin Discovery Ctr. (stand alone ticket) No. _____ @ $50 pp _____ YDLI Alumni
TOTAL ENCLOSED: EVENT TICKET SALES CLOSE JUNE 1 Late Registration Fee:
Annual Meeting & Regional Caucuses Dairy Bowl Contest NHWSO Silent Auction Trade Show
Postmarked after May 25, 2019
Event Subtotal
___________
Late Fee $50.00
___________
Total Enclosed $
___________
Please make check payable to “Wisconsin Holstein Association” and send check with completed form to: Wisconsin Holstein Association 902 8th Avenue, Baraboo, WI 53913 REGISTER ONLINE:
https://www.2019holsteinconventionwi.com/register
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33rd ANNIVERSARY WAUPACA-WAUSHARA SHOW OPPORTUNITY SALE Saturday, March 16, 2019 • 12:00 Noon • Weyauwega, Wis. Fairgrounds
CAVANALECK BG BRUIN
GBM DURHAM BC ANNABELL
CRAIG-KRO DURHAM HOTSY TOTSY
ROLLING-SPRING G ESCENCE-ET
EX-94 2E EX-MS 4th 6-Year-Old & Older, WDE 2018 3-08 2x 365 35,290 4.0 1418 3.2 1137
EX-90 DOM 3-06 2x 365 40,050 4.2 1683 2.8 1125
EX-95 3E EX-MS 5-07 2x 365 34,690 3.5 1233 3.3 1156
EX-95 2E EX-MS 5-06 2x 365 40,500 4.1 1646 3.0 1231
SCIENTIFIC DARLA RAE-ET
E-DONK ATWOOD FUTURE
MS CRESCENTMEAD DIXIE-ET
EX-94 5-04 2x 365 36,160 4.3 1542 3.2 1162
EX-90 EX-MS 2-03 2x 329 23,986 4.6 1098 3.8 856
EX-92 2E EX-MS 4-05 2x 305 28,306 4.0 1138 3.3 921
A Crush winter calf sells from an EX Bruin has been a perennial showring Mogul with 30,980 4.4 1349. 2nd contender. Her flashy Avalanche fall dam EX-91 Toystory, then Annabell. calf sells. Ryan & Luedtke Majestic View, Shore & Connery
A Solomon fall calf sells from the Future’s spring yearling Beemer sells. GP-83 2Y Atwood granddaughter of 2nd dam VG-85 Sid, then 5 more Darla Rae. 2nd dam a VG-87 Guthrie. generations VG or EX. Scientific Wachtendonk
Hotsy Totsy’s winter yearling Solomon A January Artist sells from a VG-88 sells. Granddam 2E-92 Linjet with Armani with 30,670 4.8 1470. 2nd 25,730 4.0 1032. Next 8 dams VG or dam VG-88 Aftershock, then Escence. EX. Juckem Buttles
Dixie is a Goldwyn from the Adeens. Dam VG-89 EX-MS Durham, next 2 dams 2E-94. Dixie’s summer yearling Brewmaster sells. Holmland
MAYERLANE BRADNICK DANACA-ET This fancy Bradnick fall calf from the Adeens sells. Her dam is a 2E-90 Aftershock from Ky-Blue GW Debbie 3E-94. Pure Pride
2ND-LOOK REDLINER 6445
REDLINE FABIAN
MS DELICIOUS MOJO-ET
ROSE-VUE OUTSD JOSEPHINE
EX-91 EX-MS 3-03 3x 330 29,580 3.6 1051 3.1 911
VG-87 2-01 3x 305 25,370 3.6 904 3.1 792
VG-89 EX-MS GMD DOM 4-09 2x 365 41,950 3.9 1640 3.1 1300
EX-93 3E 3-02 2x 32,060 4.3 1387 3.0 969
A red June ’18 Archive-Red sells A winter yearling Solomon sells from from 6445’s VG-86 2-year-old Golden this Atwood. 2nd dam VG-85 Planet Dreams. Great state fair heifer! with 158,580 4.0 6291 lifetime. Synergy Jacob Maier
Mojo is a full sister to Mr Mogul Delta. A Sid calf sells from Josephine’s A +2685G Tarrino fall calf sells from EX-91 Goldwyn. Next 3 dams 3E-93 Mojo’s GP-84 Kingboy with 34,960 Skychief, 2E-94, VG-88. Vomastic 3.6 1251 3.1 1075. Prososki
More Exciting Offerings... • Holmland sends a typey Callen winter yearling from an EX-91 Braxton. 2nd dam VG-87 Durham. • Jim Hoskens sends a September 1 Boost calf. Dam GP-83 2Y Madmax, 2nd dam VG-88 Windbrook. • A spring yearling Chrome sells from B-Long. Dam VG-88 with 1443F, 2nd dam VG-86 GMD with 36,540 1299F.
We will be having an auction to benefit the Waupaca-Waushara Junior Holstein Association.
Waupaca-Waushara Holstein Breeders will be offering a 5% rebate to any WI Junior Holstein member purchasing a calf at the sale.To qualify, juniors must be a state member by March 1, 2019. Watch for the catalog & sale updates on Facebook - facebook.com/wwholsteins/ KML
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33rd ANNIVERSARY WAUPACA-WAUSHARA SHOW OPPORTUNITY SALE Saturday, March 16, 2019 • 12:00 Noon • Weyauwega, Wis. Fairgrounds
MS ROLL-N-VIEW ALTHEA-RED-ET
BOOTH-HAVEN LADY IN-RED
KHW REGIMENT APPLE B-RED-ETN
EX-91 EX-MS 4-04 2x 365 29,910 4.0 1198 3.2 972
Junior Champion, WDE R&W 2016
EX-90 3-09 2x 341 31,990 5.1 1511 3.9 1253
A red Jordy spring yearling cousin to Althea is the dam of Ammo-P at ABS. Lady In-Red sells. Dam is a 2-year-old Her September ’18 Redburst sells. Diamondback from Contender Lynn 2nd dam VG-87 Shottle, then Apple EX-90. Booth EX-96. Bricco
From this clone of Apple EX-96 comes a red Lotus fall calf. Full sister was high seller of the 2018 sale. Milksource
MS MAUK-E-WAY ROSA-RED-ET Nom. Junior AA R&W Spring Calf ’18
Rosa’s June 2018 Unstoppabull sister sells. Their dam is a 2E-90 Demello with 26,260 5.1 1331, 2nd dam is a 2E-93 full sister to Rosedale Lexington EX-95. Booth
MORNINGVIEW UNO REGINA
NOVA SHOTTLE EVELYN
MS MOVIESTAR MAUI-ET
EX-90 EX-MS 3-10 2x 365 32,080 4.0 1299 3.5 1122
VG-87 DOM 2-00 2x 365 34,290 4.6 1566 3.5 1200
VG-86 2-02 2x 365 28,710 4.0 1152 3.2 924
5-11 2x 236 30,981 4.8 1738 3.0 926 inc.
Maui is a full sister to Mr Moviestar Mardi Gras. Dam is VG-86 GMD. Maui’s winter yearling by Alta Superstar sells. ALH Genetics
Arouse is projected over 2000F. A summer yearling King Royal from Arouse sells. Backed by 9 more generations VG or EX. Amanda Partners
Regina is the granddam of AI sires A July ’18 King Doc sells from Reeve-Red and Ronald *RC. A June Evelyn’s VG-88 EX-MS Delta with ’18 Boost sells from her VG-85 *RC 28,260 4.5 1302. Mayerlane Yoder. Buttles & Schneller
AMANDA EPIC AROUSE P-ET VG-86 *RC
More Exciting Offerings... • Jim Sattler consigns a summer yearling Uno Daniel *RC from a VG Sanchez with 26,320M. 2nd dam also VG. • Ryan-Vu offers a summer yearling Door Andres from a GP Pulaski, then 2E-90 Fever, EX-93, and EX-92 dams. • A September 2018 +2585 Pharo from a 2-year-old Modesty sells. 2nd dam GP-82 Kingboy, then EX-90 Uno. Hintz • A spring yearling Solomon from an EX-90 Damion, EX-92 Braxton, VG-87 Sanchez, EX-91 Goldwyn and EX-96 Leader Melanie. Moede & Ledvina • Steve Maier sends a red Diamondback that was 6th fall calf at the 2018 Wisconsin State Fair R&W Show. Dams GP by Contender & Redliner. • A fancy red Apple-Crisp sells from the Enhancer Alicias. Dam a VG-87 Archive, next 2 dams EX-91. Hilrose • Get a fancy fall calf by Scientific Doppler, +3.27T. Dam is a VG Big Time with 20,260 4.3 875. Holmland • Bret Long offers a summer yearling Solomon. Dam a VG-88 EX-MS Sanchez with 35,020 3.8 1332F. 2nd dam VG-87. • A Beemer winter calf sells from Dajeda. Dam is a VG-88 Attic with 27,890 4.0 1114. 2nd dam GP-84 Colby. • Buy a high type Diamondback fall calf from a VG-86 Golden Dreams, next dam by Sid, then 2 EX-92 dams. Giese • Adam Borchert sends an Awesome fall calf. Dam a VG Bradnick, 2nd dam VG Pagewire with 39,050M 1299F. • Crystal-Oak sends an Impression fall calf from a GP-82 2-year-old Thunder. Next 4 dams VG or EX. • Gene Drought is donating two #2 sexed Tatoo embryos from an 2E-92 Damion for the junior auction. 2nd dam 3E-94 Outside, then 3E-95 Muddy Water.
SALE STAFF: Sale Chairman: Justin Hintz 715-851-0049 Jim Hoskens, Pedigrees 920-366-7153 Darrell Worden, Auctioneer 715-842-8098 Ringmen: Jay Jauquet 920-639-6408 Lynn Harbaugh 920-420-1524
For catalogs, contact: Dick Piechowski e-mail: holmlandfarms@gmail.com; Ph: 715-258-2757 Watch for the catalog & sale updates on Facebook - facebook.com/wwholsteins/ KML
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Moyer Wins Michigan Holstein Association Outstanding Young Breeder Award
By Carla Wardin Brent Moyer is the 2019 winner of the Michigan Holstein Association (MHA) Outstanding Young Breeder award. When he was nine years old, Moyer fell in love with dairy cows on his uncle’s farm. In 2008, he moved to his current location and joined Paramount Enterprises, LLC., with his partner Brent Robinson. They now have 1800 cows and 1400 younger head. The 90 percent registered herd has a rolling average of 26,134 pounds of milk, 1,049 pounds of fat and 818 pounds of protein. He has 243 cows that have given over 100,000 pounds in their lifetime, with the highest at 285,655 lifetime pounds in her ninth lactation. In the last six years he’s bred five Excellent and 48 Very Good cows, and he developed four Excellent and 27 Very Good cows. The highest is scored 93 points. He has also bred or developed numerous All-American nominations. Out of all of his titles, the Outstanding Young Breeder award stands out. “This award holds a lot of meaning to me,” Moyer said. “I’m humbled, because it’s a reflection of how my peers feel about our farm. I certainly wasn’t expecting it.” Moyer has been developing his Holstein herd for a number of years. Prior to 2006, he was working as a herd manager at a dairy and had his own herd in a tie stall barn. Some of his focus was on show types. When he began farming with Brent Robinson, they started discussing why registered cows were important.
“We figured we’re going to be doing this for a long time, so we didn’t want to look at ugly cows... If you don’t enjoy what you’re looking at, it’s hard to enjoy what you’re doing.” “My thought was that you can base an entire herd off three or four cow families. I focused on what I want in a cow, which is eye appeal, a nice front end, a good udder, and what I call natural dairy strength. I like ones that look like they could go in the show ring, but instead of being 65 inches tall, are 60-62 inches. Great big cows don’t work,” he said. Moyer said since neither he nor Robinson came from a farming family that was handing anything down, they milked any cows they could to get started. After awhile, though, that model wasn’t working for them. “We figured we’re going to be doing this for a long time, so we didn’t want to look at ugly cows,” Moyer said. 22 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2019
MHA President Tim Baker (left) presents Brent Moyer with the Outstanding Young Breeder Award at the 2019 MHA annual meeting held in Frankenmuth, Michigan.
To positively develop the herd, they implemented an SCR system, and Moyer took on the breeding responsibilities himself. “We focused on higher type bulls and higher component bulls. Since we started, we have evolved tremendously. I would say it’s a completely different herd,” he said. “I’m working to produce the kind of cows that best fit our environment.” Like all Michigan dairies, Moyer has to adapt his plans to the changing economy. Paramount has also begun partnering with Goma Dairy, owned by Gert and Gertie Van Den Goor, and the blending of the farms, called Green Point Dairy, LLC., is allowing for even more efficiencies. “First, we’re making sure each facility has the proper focus and the right people are in the right places. Second, if we have the money, we buy something, but we’re not financing everything,” he said. “We try to remain as efficient as possible and do the best we can without doing any extra spending.” In 2019, Moyer plans on continuing his breeding program and building a high-quality herd. “Our plan moving forward is to keep the best of our cows at our dairy,” Moyer said. “If we can take the best cows and get daughters out of them, that’s really the kind of cows we want. We’d explore doing a little bit extra, like embryo transfer, with those 100-150 cows to get more that fit the mold.” He concluded, “If you don’t enjoy what you’re looking at, it’s hard to enjoy what you’re doing.”
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71st Illinois PDCA All-Breeds Calf Sale Saturday, April 13, 2019 • Champaign Co. Fairgrounds • Urbana 11am Showmanship Workshop • 12pm PDCA Spring Annual Meeting • 12:30pm Sale Starts
More Exciting Consignments: 9/18 Beemer x VG-85 Shottle x VG-86 Durham back to Chief Adeen EX-94-2E DOM. Bressner 11/18 Mogul x VG-88 Brokaw x EX-90 Roy back to the Adeens. Indian Creek
12/18 Solomon x EX-92-2E Dundee x EX-92-3E Gibson x Elegance EX-96-3E GMD DOM. R-Vision 12/18 RED Addiction-P x VG-87 Talent x EX-95-2E Outside. Powell & Erdman
Ms Apples Aria-ET*RC EX-92-2E 6/18 Surge daughter sells from Aria. Next dam is Apple-Red EX-96-4E DOM. Golden Oaks
Farnear-TBR American-Red-ET EX-92-2E All-American R&W Aged Cow 2017 Her 12/18 Diamondback sells! Telgmann
9/18 King Tut x GP-83 Adonis x EX-94-3E Dundee. Engel 10/18 Tatoo x Daniel x VG Olympian. Engel 12/18 Big Flavor x Saturn x GP Atwood. Engel 12/18 Big Flavor x Atwood x EX Advent. Engel 9/18 Solomon x EX-91 Toystory from Tri-Day Ashlyn EX-96-2E GMD DOM. Red Carpet 12/18 RC Doorman x EX Hvezda. Red Carpet 9/18 Solomon x GP-83 McApple x VG-88 Big Gun. Mitchell 12/18 Deman x VG-88 Goldstar x VG-85 Windbrook. R-Homestead
Luck-E SS Mercedes-ET*RC EX-94 9/18 RC Ammo-P sells from a VG-85 Altitude daughter of Mercedes. Engel
Lavender Ruby Redrose-Red EX-96-4E Denver Fall Calf sells from a Lotus x VG-87 Destry daughter of Redrose. Schluter
12/18 RED Unstopabull x Diamondback x EX-94-2E Reality. Lenkaitis 6/18 Rainy x VG-86 Alexander x VG-88 Jasper. K-Lane 12/18 Marvel x GP-83 Durango x VG-88 Dempsey x EX-92 Advent. B-J-Grove 9/18 Marvel x VG-87 Gold Chip x VG-87 Alexander. Gueldener 9/18 Pizazz x Baseball x Planet. Doll 9/18 King Doc x VG-85 Baymont with over 32,000M. Michels 3/18 Gold Chip x VG-87 Lucius x EX-91 Cimaron. Reed
Mohrfield Supra Precious EX-94-3E 12/18 Doorman sells x Windhammer x VG-85 Atwood x Precious. Carter
Holbric Talent Constance EX-93-2E 9/18 Vogue sells from VG-88 Elegant x EX-92 Destry x Constance. Holbric
6/18 Dempsey x VG-88-2Y Doorman x VG-87 ManOMan. Reed 9/18 Crush x GP-83 Redburst. Hill 6/18 Dexter x VG-85 Adonis. Mulderink 12/18 Diamondback x VG Meridian x EX Atwood x EX-93-3E Roy. Carter 9/18 Corvette x VG-86 Atwood x EX Sid. Bluff-Ridge 12/18 Kingstar x VG-85 Alexander x VG-88 Gold Chip x EX-92 Bolivia. Golden Oaks March 2019 calves will also sell from Golden Oaks & Weis
Miss Duplex Reno-ET EX-92-2E Potential 16th generation EX sells from Reno’s EX-90 Shottle sired by Goldwyn. Mil-R-Mor
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Holbric Linjet Roxette EX-92-2E 6/18 Stronger grand-daughter of Roxette sells. Dam is a GP-83 Godlwyn. Shanks
Catalogs: Gene McCoy 217-840-0157 or Darren Ropp 815-848-3424 Catalog available after 3/23 on www.illinoisholsteins.com & www.dairyagendatoday.com Online bidding with COWBUYER
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South Dakota State University offers state-of-the-art research and processing facilities, acclaimed faculty and great opportunities in dairy production, dairy manufacturing and food science.
WHY DAIRY & FOOD SCIENCE? - B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in dairy science and food science - Opportunities for work-study, internships and undergraduate research - Active Dairy Club, Dairy Judging Teams and Food Science Club - Over $150,000 in scholarships available annually - 100% JOB PLACEMENT! - Starting salaries over $45,000 - State-of-the-art Davis Dairy Plant and Dairy Research and Training Facility
Manufactured by SDSU students in the adjoining Davis Dairy Plant, our cow-to-cone ice cream process ensures visitors a memorable scoop. Food Network Magazine voted SDSU’s Cookies ‘n’ Cream ice cream as the best ice cream treat in South Dakota in 2013. Contact: Vikram V. Mistry – David A. Thompson Endowed Department Head and Professor
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vikram.mistry@sdstate.edu | www.sdstate.edu/ds | (605) 688-4116 printed on recycled paper
2018 Illinois Holstein Association Awards ILLINOIS HOLSTEIN OF THE YEAR
The 2018 Illinois Holstein of the Year Contest was held on the Illinois Holstein Association’s Facebook page and the winner was selected based on the number of “likes” received. This year’s contest received over 1,000 “likes” and reached over 9,500 people. The winner received 482 votes. She’s classified VG-89 as a 2-yr-old, and she received the following show winnings in 2018: Champion Bred & Owned, 1st Sr. 2-yr-old, Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion at the Illinois Championship Show, 1st Sr. 2-yr-old, Intermediate & Honorable Mention Grand Champion at Midwest Spring Red & White Show. For her new owners, Dennis & Keith Engel, she was 2nd Sr. 2-yr-old at the International Red & White Show at World Dairy Expo. Congratulations to Schluter Shelby Lee-Red, bred by Jim & Marvin Schluter. Marvin and Jim Schluter were presented with the 2018 Illinois Holstein of the Year award from Illinois Holstein The 2018 Service award winners are Bob and Kaye Miller. As young entrepreneurs the couple Board Member and Public Relations Chairman Aaron began Mil-R-Mor Farm in northern Illinois more than six decades ago. Valuing a close-knit Heinzmann and Illinois Holstein President Ed Smith
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
community, they eagerly committed themselves to supporting others in the Illinois Holstein industry. Supporting youth has always been important to them as Bob and Kaye have been ever present to help the next generations of Holstein enthusiasts. The couple has shared their passion for good cows and the value of hard work in pursuing your dreams. From serving in the show ring or sponsoring awards, Bob and Kaye have always been ready and willing to lend a hand when needed. In addition to their involvement on various committees and helping at Illinois Holstein events, Bob also served as Illinois Holstein Association President in 1991-1992. Together, Bob and Kaye bred over 200 excellent cows and numerous state and national production leaders. They developed C Glenridge Citation Roxy - 97 into one of the greatest brood cows of all time and her descendants can be found in every corner of the globe. From pioneering embryo transfer in the 1970’s to judging Holsteins in Australia in the 2010’s Bob and Kaye have been world-recognized leaders. They remain humble and appreciative of all the opportunities Holsteins have given them. One of their greatest joys is being part of a wonderful family that values the farm legacy they built. We thank them for all their contributions to the dairy industry and the Holstein breed, and most of all, for enriching our lives with their friendship.
Bob and Kaye Miller were presented with the 2018 Illinois Holstein Distinguished Service Award from David Butler and Illinois Holstein President Ed Smith
SENIOR BREEDER AWARD
This year’s Senior Breeder Award goes to a man whose extreme love of the Holstein breed has fortunately been reflected in his herd’s quality and longevity over the past 40 years. He’s bred many champions both in the show ring and out over these years. Some of these champions include: Grand Champion of the Illinois State Fair in 2017, a show herd that was awarded Premier Breeder & Exhibitor at both the Illinois State Show & State Fair in 2013, the 2006 Supreme Champion of the Illinois State Fair, an EX-95-3E Grand Champion in 2001, and of course the 1989 All-American Produce of Dam. Overall this breeder has claimed nearly 10 Premier Breeder Awards; several Grand Champions; four 2 Year-Old Futurity Winners and six 5 Year-Old Futurity Winners. His current BAA is 111.2 on 69 cows, ranking them 54th overall on the top 200 and 9th for their herd size. David Butler was presented with the 2018 While his list of accomplishments is long, his most important role will always be their caretaker. Illinois Holstein Senior Breeder Award from Illinois Whether it’s making sure each pen is freshly bedded every day, or waking up 3 times in the middle of the night to check on a cow that’s about to calve. Each and every cow has a special Holstein President Ed Smith pictured with his daughters Sarah Butler and Jackie Jansen and wife Karen place in his heart, and this love has extended down to his daughters Christie, Jackie and Sarah.
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Her love of the Holstein cow and his desire to follow in his father and grandfather’s footsteps of being a dairy farmer met while they were active in the Illini Dairy Club at the University of Illinois. After graduating with degrees in Animal Science (Dairy) in the spring of 2005, they were joined in marriage in the fall of 2005 and began the journey of being Registered Holstein breeders and dairy farmers. After a year of dairy farming with his parents, the decision was made to join her parents at R-Homestead Holsteins. This year’s recipients of the Illinois Holstein Junior Breeder Award are Marc and Lora Hilgendorf of Nokomis. Marc and Lora’s desire to breed and be active in the dairy industry and especially in developing a top registered herd began with a working relationship at R-Homestead and today, they are making most of the management and breeding decisions. The herd has maintained a DHIR lactation average of over 24,000m 800f and 720p. They recently received a BAA of 109 with 10 EX Marc and Lora Hilgendorf were presented with the cows. A highlight of this past year was having a homebred cow receive EX-93 at 4-04! 2018 Illinois Holstein Junior Breeder Award from David Showing cattle has been a strong desire in both Marc and Lora. Although having never shown Butler and Illinois Holstein President Ed Smith cattle as a “youngster,” Marc caught the “bug” from Lora and enjoys being in the show ring. Lora, pictured with their children Landon, Kaylee and Logan to date, is the only Junior member to show both the Grand and Reserve Grand Champions at the Thank you to the Butler Family of Bluff-Ridge Holsteins for State Holstein Show in the same year, both were homebred cows. This love of showing has been sponsoring the Distinguished Service, Senior Breeder and Junior Breeder Awards in memory of Bob Butler! passed onto their children, Landon, 10, Kaylee, 8, and Logan, 5. 30 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2019
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s we go through life, we experience opportunities, challenges and successes! Zach: you have chosen to take advantage of the opportunities presented to you, overcome the challenges and now have the success of being named the Wisconsin Holstein Boy 2018! We are so proud of this accomplishment! Mom & Dad, Carissa & Jesse
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Tuesday, May 28 • 11:00 a.m. • Pine River, Wis. Mark your calendars now for this great offering of more than 150 head!
Budjon-Vail Doorman Superwoman-ET VG-88 EX-MS
Goldfawn Watchout Dempsey EX-93 EX-94MS
2-00 2x 351 28,394 4.0 1125 3.4 967
4-01 2x 294 28,700 4.6 1320 3.3 934
From the EX-96 All-American Goldwyn Subliminal, this Doorman has the udder you would expect! Superwoman has two McCuthchen daughters that are milking yearlings for 2019 and carrying Tattoo heifers. Superwoman will offer several daughters by Jordy and Corvette to be born in March 2019. Along with sexed embryos from these matings... The best of the best!
This seventh generation EX sells due to Doorman. The best part is she is from the WDE Supreme Champion Starbuck Winnie family! Watchout’s Beemer due right after the sale has tremendous potential for a Junior 2-year-old for 2019. All this along with her Solomon, a 2019 summer yearling that will take your breath away!
MDF Goldwyn Breezier 39-ET 2E-93 EEEEE
Opsal-Wlstar Dare Shot-ET 2E-94 EEEEE
4-02 2x 42,509 4.0 1691 3.0 1294
5-11 2x 365 58,177 3.5 2044 2.8 1647
From the EX-95 Outside Breeze hailing from the 2x WDE Supreme Tony Beauty family... Breezier’s sister is EX-95 Talent Barbara. Her 3 Doormans sell classified 85, 86 and 87 with Callen and King Doc daughters. Plus 2 Solomon calves from October and January are simply stunning! Her Beemer is due in April with a Tattoo heifer with unlimited potential as a Junior 2-year-old in 2019!!
Fresh again Christmas day, this gal sells with numerous descendants hailing from a 3E-94 Rubens w/300,000 lifetime from the maternal line that produced Durham. Also selling is EX-91 Guthrie with a superb Beemer due at sale time. Dare’s VG-87 Hero makes them special with a pair of Kenosha daughters. Don’t miss the Christmas King Royal from this prolific producer!
June 2018 BAA - 112.0% 29 EX, 25 VG, 2 GP February 2019 SCC - 74,000 • January 2019 RHA - 27,954 4.2 1175 3.2 881
Willis & Carla Gunst, Cathryn & Christopher 3687 30th Drive, Pine River, WI 54965 920.858.9367 Willis cell
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2019 Minnesota State Show June 13th to 15th, 2019 in Litchfield, Minn.
Judging the Open Show Yan Jacobs from CapSanté, Quebec Canada will be judging the open show. He was born and raised on Jacobs Farm. Today, he owns this farm with his father, Jean Jacobs and his sister Ysabel Jacobs. Jacobs Farm is now milking 215 cows. The herd has classified 60 EX, 145 VG and 42 GP. The herd average is 24,000 lbs, 4.4% F, 3.24% P. Jacobs Farm has been Premier Breeder at World Dairy Expo seven times and also seven times at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. They also got 94 All-Canadian nominations and 60 AllAmerican nominations. So far, judging has taken him around the world. Last year he judged the Utah State Show and the Wisconsin Spring show. Also, he has judged numerous county shows in Quebec. In 2016, Jacobs was the associate judge at World Dairy Expo in Madison. Along with working at the farm, he also has a full-time job raising his five marvelous children.
Judging the Red and White Show Brian Kelroy will be judggng the Red and Whites. He grew up on his family’s Registered Holstein farm in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin under the Kelroys Holsteins prefix. He has judged local, district, state and national shows throughout the country, and has also judged shows internationally in Australia, Japan, Peru and Poland. A recent highlight of his judging career was serving as the associate judge for the International Red and White Holstein Show at World Dairy Expo in 2017. Brian is also the judging coach for the University of WisconsinMadison Dairy Judging team where he has coached the team to a national championship at the Intercollegiate Dairy Contest at World Dairy Expo. Brian has also shown and bred animals that have competed well in the show ring, including Kelroy Rubens Vivian who was classified EX-95. He is currently employed by East Central Select Sires and previously worked as a classifier for Holstein USA. Brian and his wife, Dana, reside in DeForest, Wisconsin with their children Kian, Ava and Weston.
Judging the Junior Show Matt Sloan currently lives in Columbus, WI with his wife, Molly, and son, Dane. He grew up showing and fitting cows for his family’s registered Holstein herd in Mabel, MN. He has spent the past 20 years working as a professional cattle fitter where he has traveled to numerous states and 14 foreign countries to prepare cattle for state, regional and national shows. Matt has had the privilege to assist with several breed champions at World Dairy Expo and the Royal Winter Fair. Matt’s primary job for the past 10 years has been hoof trimming. He currently owns and operates his own hoof trimming business, Carpe Diem Hoof Trimming, which services some of the premier show herds in the Midwest and well as some of the largest, most progressive dairies in Wisconsin. Matt has also owned and exhibited several high-profile animals, claiming All- American nominations in Black and White Holsteins, Red and White Holsteins, and Jerseys.
Schedule of Events Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 8:00 a.m- 6:00 p.m. - Barns open for stalling Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 Barns Open All Day 12:00 p.m. - All Entries must be in place for R&W Show 1:00 p.m.- Juniors Showmanship Workshop 7:00 p.m.- All Cattle in place for Open and Junior Show 8:30 p.m.- Juniors Exhibitor Meeting Thursday, June 13th, 2019 9:00 a.m. - Red & White Show 1:00 p.m. -Juniors Lunchstand Open until 4 p.m. 2:00 p.m.- Jersey Jamboree 7:30 p.m. – Bean Bag Tournament ~ Hosted by the Young Adult Committee ~Ages of players are preferred to be 21 and over
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Friday, June 14th, 2019 8:00 a.m.- Juniors Lunchstand open until 2 p.m. 9:30 a.m. – Junior Show (Start with Cow Classes) - Adult Showmanship fundraiser will be before Junior Showmanship - Following the show is the MJHA Ag Olympics 7:00 – 8:00 pm – Exhibitor Supper ~ Sponsored by: Form-A-Feed Saturday, June 15th, 2019 8:00 am- Juniors Lunchstand open until 2 p.m. 8:00 am – Minnesota State Holstein Show 11:00 am – Futurity Class XLIV Show hosted by the Meeker County Holstein Club Show Location: Meeker County Fairgrounds 1230 N Armstrong Ave, Litchfield, MN 55355
MINNESOTA JUNIOR “MOOS” Don’t Miss These MJHA Activities at the 2019 State Show Wednesday, June 12th: Showmanship workshop: MJHA will be hosting a showmanship workshop at 1 p.m. on Wednesday. The clinic will be led by Katie Coyne who is the WDE Youth Fitting & Showmanship Contest Superintendent. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to improve your skills in the ring. There will also be an opportunity to take home some free show supplies for those who attend. This workshop is open to all youth, so spread the word! Friday, June 14th: Junior Holstein Show: The Junior Show starts at 9:30 a.m. on Friday. Come support young exhibitors as they showcase and compete with Minnesota’s best. Adult Showmanship Contest: Support Minnesota’s juniors through our fundraiser, which will take place following Grand Champion selection. Nominate adult for the friendly competition for $10 and they can get out of the class for $20.
Support the MJHA Lunchstand! Did you know that the Minnesota Junior Holstein Association will have a lunchstand open at the 2019 Minnesota State Holstein Show? Make sure to support MJHA as the funds raised from the lunch stand support activities for junior members. Lunch Stand Hours: Thursday: • 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday: • 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. (Breakfast), 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Lunch) Saturday: • 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. (Breakfast), 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Lunch)
Breakfast Menu: Lunch Menu: • Hot Ham & Cheese • Hamburger • Donuts • Taco in a Bag • Coffee • Pizza • & More! • Popcorn • & More!
Ag Olympics: Bring your friends along to participate in games like the egg toss, pie in the face, oreo on the forehead, water balloon toss, and kickball!
MINNESOTA JUNIOR HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION 2018-2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Katie Thompson Home: 5562 Co Rd 10 NE, Plainview, MN 55964 Phone: (507)-884-4860 Email: thompson1351@gmail.com Vice-President: Katherine Gathje Home: 18886 165th St., Richmond, MN 56368 Phone: (320)-223-4430 Email: gathj010@umn.edu Secretary: Shelby Kuechle Home: 14464 County Road 9, Eden Valley, MN 55329 Phone: (320)-333-5934 Email: shelbykuechle@gmail.com
Treasurer: Matthias Annexstad Home: 38171 403rd Ave, St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: (507)-479-3365 Email:annexfarmer@gmail.com Reporter: Lauren Libbesmeier Home: 12567 140th Street, Watkins, MN 55389 Phone: (320)-293-8413 Email: lauren.libbesmeier@jacks.sdstate.edu Historian: Ben Donnay Home: 6245 120th Street, Glencoe, MN 55336 Phone: (320)-510-3274 Email: benjamin.donnay@my.uwrf.edu All-Breeds Liason: Chandler Kurth Home: 54174 890th Avenue, Stewart, MN 55385 Phone: (320)-552-1283 Email: chandler.kurth15@gmail.com
Director: Leif Annexstad Home: 38171 403rd Ave, St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: (507)-479-3387 Email: lannexstad.18@gmail.com Director: Cory Schmidt Home: 54648 145th Street, Cosmos, MN 56228 Phone: (320)-424-2806 Email: cory.schmidt.cs@gmail.com Director: Jacob Pehrson Home: 39199 391st Avenue, St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: 507-340-6538 Email: jr.pehrson@gmail.com
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The SDSU Dairy Club invites you to the 16th Annual
Jackrabbit Dairy Camp South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD June 6-8, 2019
Youth ages 8 to 18 are invited to attend the Jackrabbit Dairy Camp to enhance and develop skills in dairy cattle judging, ďŹ tting, and showmanship. They will also gain knowledge about dairy products and how to positively promote the dairy industry.
For more information: visit: www.sdstate.edu/ds
or contact Brooke Engstrom @ brooke.engstrom@jacks.sdstate.edu
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Saturday, April 13, 2019 10:00 AM Baraboo, Wisconsin
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Offspring sell from these Influential Cow Families
SAVAGE-LEIGH GOLDEN GIRL-ET EX-92
BROOKHILL GOLDWYN CECILE EX-95 3E PINEYLAWN JASPER BETHANY EX-94 2E
Reserve All-American Milking Yearling 2014 4-01 365 27,070 4.5 1215 3.4 911 From the Res. All-American, Leona EX-96 GMD 42,050, Golden Girl continues this family’s tradition of transmitting great type! Milking daughters sell by Avalanche, Doorman & Beemer along with their dtrs by Crushabull & an Undenied who’s +4.16 PTAT!!! The bred heifer line-up includes Beemer, Solomon & Doorman daughters with younger dtrs by King Doc & Doorman!
Res. Grand Champion District 5 Show 2014 Best Udder of Show - Midwest Fall National 2013 4-10 365 44,700 5.0 2230 3.4 1508 6-01 365 47,730 3.7 1746 3.4 1605 This two-time National Elite Performer and tanbark veteran has show age daughters selling by Doorman & Solomon that can compete with the best! Cecile’s EX-90 EX-MS 34,930 5.1 1772 full sister sells due to Tatoo along with her King Doc yrlg.
Holstein USA Star of the Breed 2014 2nd 150,000 lb. Cow Midwest Fall National 2017 4-04 365 46,920 4.5 2130 2.9 1366 An 8th generation EX or VG, Bethany already has a show winning VG-87 2y daughter. Bethany’s Avalanche Jr. 2 due with an Addison hfr., Barry due to House and her summer yrlg Kenosha daughters are cut from the same mold! They are sure to impress!
HEATHERSTONE MARABELLA EX-92
HEATHERSTONE COLLETTA-ET EX-91
HEATHERSTONE SELINA-ET EX-92
4-04 365 34,960 5.6 1974 3.6 1256 Back to back Nat’l Elite Performers! Her dam VG-87 GMD 37,970 5.0 1896. The Gold Milly’s run 10 gens. deep with EX & VG. Many offspring sell including Marabella’s beautiful uddered VG-86 Crush 2 yr old and Kenosha fall calf. There’s a long list of polled, red-factor members selling from the branch of this family that produced Mustafa-Red +2250G at Select Sires!
3-06 365 46,210 4.5 2060 3.2 1478 Colletta & her 2E-91 GMD dam make it 4 gens. EX over 40,000! Colletta has King Doc & Kenoshas selling. Colletta’s sisters selling: a VG-88 EX-MS Corvette, 2-VG-87 Corvettes & 2 VG Kingboys! Also from this family - the 2018 Dist. 5 winning spring yrlg by Crush just fresh & already VG! This family covers all bases!
4-06 365 46,400 5.5 2554 3.1 1418 8th generation Excellent from the highly regarded Stripes famly! Selina’s impressive 2 yr olds by Goldwyn, Kingboy and Monterey look to continue this long line of excellence! Crush, Byway & King Doc dtrs also sell from this deep rooted Wisconsin cow famly!
Premier Breeder & Exhibitor Midwest Fall National 2017 Premier Exhibitor Midwest Fall National 2018 Premier Breeder & Exhibitor District 5 Show 2017 & 2018 Premier Exhibitor District 5 Show 2013, 2014 & 2015
Rolling Herd Avg: 27,654 4.5% 1232 3.3% 923 SCC Avg: 57
9 Years Progressive Genetics Award Herd
Management Program: Sand Freestalls and Tie Stalls All Youngstock Raised with Headlocks & Freestalls
230 head sell, including an outstanding line-up of show-age calves and fresh 2 year olds. Total performance, high component cow families have always been the Heatherstone trademark. Invest with confidence as they have devoted their lifetime to breeding the right kind. We hope to see you on April 13th! Follow us on facebook! 40 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2019
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ARETHUSA WIND AVOCADO-ET EX-94 2E
1st 5 Year Old & Res. Grand Champion District 5 Show 2017 5-04 365 42,250 4.0 1683 3.0 1266 Fresh & looking better than ever, Avocado sells with Avalanche, King Doc & Barry dtrs! Hailing from the Ashlyns, her VG-88 Durham dam is a dtr of 2x Res. All-American Ambroisa 3E-95 GMD, then All-World Ashlyn 2E-96 GMD DOM.
HEATHERSTONE GLITTER-ET
HEATHERSTONE RHINESTONE-RED-ET EX-94 2E
Nominated All-American R&W 5 Year Old 2018 1st 5 Year Old & Res. Grand Champion Midwest Spring National R&W 2018 3-07 347 34,760 4.9 1702 3.2 1111 7th generation EX or VG due in June with an Unstopabull hfr! This family produced Redhot EX-92 ... the 2016 Int’l R&W Show Reserve Grand Champion!
HEATHERSTONE REGAL-RED
This Doorman winter yearling is stunning! And she’s bred to be a good one! Her dam is the Res. All-American, Golden Girl EX-92, pictured on opposite page; then Res. All-American Leona EX-96 GMD and HHM All-American, Licorice EX-92 GMD DOM. Her Sr. 2 full sister selling, scored VG-87 first score & looks phenomenal!
Nominated All-American R&W Fall Calf 2018 Junior Champion Midwest Fall National R&W Show 2018 Regal could be the milking yearling to beat in 2019! By Avalanche from the EX94 Rhinestone, Regal is due the first of September with a Diamondback hfr!
HEATHERSTONE DEDICATE *RC VG-88
HEATHERSTONE CANTINA EX-91 (MS:93)
3rd Milking Yearling Midwest Fall National 2018 One of several awesome uddered Diamondbacks selling! Dedicate is headed for 1250F at 1-10! Her Barbwire dam 37,440 4.3 1592, then a VG-87 Advent, VG-86 Lentini and the EX-90 GMD Roulette Damsel with 43,880. A different branch of the Redhot/Rhinestone family -- this one making the good ones in B&W!
The Holschbach Family
S5455 State Rd. 136 • Baraboo, WI 53913 Mike 608.963.2003 • hbach5@centurytel.net
2nd Sr. 2 Year Old Midwest Fall National 2017 3-01 290 31,701 4.1 1304 3.2 1003 RIP This Res. Int. Champion from the 2017 District 5 show sells due in June to Mafia along with her Baccalaureate Jr. 2 due late April! Cantina’s VG-88, 43,900 dam is a sister to Colletta, pictured opposite page. Next 3 dams EX, 40,000M!
GREAT NORTHERN Sale Managed Rick & Paula Bovre, Managers W4226 SR 23 E, Fond du Lac, WI 54937 • PH: 920.923.6991 by:
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Michigan Holstein Association Cheese Plant Slated for 2020 By Carla Wardin ST JOHNS – In August 2018, Glanbia Nutritionals, Dairy Farmers of America, and Select Milk Producers Inc. announced plans to build a cheese plant in St Johns, Michigan. The $440 million production facility project will reportedly process 8 million pounds of milk a day and employ 250 people. The companies also announced that Proliant Dairy Ingredients will process whey in an $85 million adjoining building, which will create 38 jobs. The St Johns project is on track to be the largest food-processing plant in mid-Michigan. According to Glanbia, St Johns was chosen due to its proximity to milk supply, as well as transportation and business environment reasons. The news comes during a long-term dip in milk prices for Michigan farmers. Kristi Keilen milks 450 cows at K & K Dairy Farms in Westphalia, just 17 miles from the plant’s site. She’s president of the Clinton County Farm Bureau and a member of DFA. “I’m excited about the plant and
the opportunities it will bring for not only Michigan dairy farmers, but also the community,” said Keilen. “I foresee the biggest benefit being the decreases in transportation costs to get the product to a processing facility. I also think Glanbia is an excellent company, and hopefully they will be able to help market the product to sell more volume of it for dairy farmers.” Though Clinton County has an unemployment rate of 2.6%, even lower than the national 3.9%, the community is warmly welcoming the additional job opportunities. St Johns Mayor Eric Hufnagel is looking forward to the plant completion. “The obvious way the new plant will be benefiting the St Johns community will be the jobs it provides,” he said. “Whenever you have new jobs, the benefits also spill over into the community, whether it be more customers at local restaurants or more work boots sold at local stores. This also translates into a very accessible and cost-effective milk buyer for dairy farmers not only in St Johns, but communities around the entire state.” Dairy farmers and job seekers hope to
benefit from the cheese plant, but the state’s ag community in general is welcoming the business. “The size of this plant is phenomenal,” said Michigan Farm Bureau President Carl Bednarski. “It’s huge that this much product is not going to be shipped out of state. For a dairy farmer there is no downside.” Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) region manager Chuck Courtade foresees his members getting an improved return, but the positives won’t stop there. “There will be a benefit to all the producers in the state,” he said. “Of course, with our members, and Select and Glanbia, but it will also tighten up the milk market for everyone, keep more milk in Michigan, reduce hauling costs, and reduce market adjustment.” He continued, “It’s hard to see the scope of it from the road, but we’ve been seeing great drone pictures and video of the development. When you see the size of it, you understand why it’s going to take this long to build.” The St Johns plant is slated to open in 2020.
Great Lakes Spring Show- All Breeds! MSU Livestock Pavilion, East Lansing, Michigan
Spring Dairy Expo
March 22 – Cows 7 pm March 23 – Showmanship 8:30 am Heifers – 9:30 am
Mark Rueth will judge Holsteins, Ayrshire, Red & White and Milking Shorthorns. Pat Conroy will judge Jerseys, Brown Swiss & Guernseys.
Judge Chad Ryan, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
This is an all breeds show and open to everyone. Join us in one of the best livestock facilities in the Midwest!
Contact Suzanne Tuttila for entry information: michiholstein1@gmail.com or 571-490-7736 44 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2019
Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio
March 28-30, 2019 The National Holstein Judging Conference will be held on Thursday, March 28 from 8 am-3 pm
More information can be found at https://springdairyexpo.com
19th Badger Invitational
Saturday, April 6, 2019 • 11 AM • Madison, WI • UW-Madison Stock Pavilion
Cavanaleck BG Bruin EX-95 EEEEE 2E
Budjon-JK Damion Eklipse-ET EX-94 EEEEE 2E
Springbend Aftershock Danica EX-94 EEEEE 2E
One of Majestic View’s best to sell this spring! Sept. Raptor that can compete at any level! Lot 1 • Lintvedt 605-225-4093
Gold Chip Summer Ylg that will follow in her dam’s footsteps, back-to-back nominations! Lot 2 • Sarbacker 608-873-3867
Grand Champion IL Champ. Jr Show ‘17 Fancy Undenied heifer that will be one to watch this year! Born on 9-8-18 and +3.16 type! Lot 4 • Erbsen 815-275-4990
Indianhead Redcarpet Tia-ET EX-94 EEEEE 2E
Our-Favorite Endless-ET EX-92 EEEVE
Greenlea A Care-Red-ET EX-94 CAN
3-08 2x 365d 35,290 4.0 1,418 3.2 1,137
4th Aged Cow Int’l Holstein Show ‘18, Res. AA 5-Yr-Old ‘17
3-04 2x 365 28,067 3.7 1,026 3.2 888 Nom. Jr All-American Sr 3-Yr-Old ‘16 & 4-Yr-Old ‘17
4-10 2x 365 31,760 4.1 1,290 3.2 1,007
Consignments that will make you JUMP AROUND!
4-07 3x 365 38,040 4.9 1,880 3.8 1,464
4-3 2x 365 42,050 4.4 1859 3.3 1378
3-10 2x 365 31,431 4.0 1,257 3.4 1,082 Res. Grand & Int. Champ. Royal Winter Fair R&W ‘17
Res. Grand Champ. Midwest Fall Nat’l ‘15 This Solomon December calf has her mother’s cut. FANCY and ready for the show ring! Lot 5 • Hendrickson 608-225-5530
Stunning September 1 Avalanche who goes back to Unlimited and is +3.85 type! Lot 6 • Stanek 715-577-5379
Siemers Goldwyn Goldie-ET EX-94 EEEEE GMD
Benrise Goldwyn Jojo EX-94 EEEEE
Greenwood-Acres Dun Celeste EX-94 EEEEE 2E
Res. Senior Champ WI Championship Show ‘13 Show-aged Atwood summer yearling with a winning pedigree! Lot 10 • Cull, Tom: 920-960-0350
1st Aged Cow, Sr & Grand MD Spring Show ‘12 Bred Sid heifer with potential to be like her dam and grandam, a 94-point pair! Lot 15 • Lemke 920-371-7738
She’s RED! From Care’s sister, this Diamondback Dec. calf could be your next All-American! Lot 7 • Crave 920-988-6437
5% discount for junior buyers • Great lineup of Black, Red and Swiss show heifers!
6-04 2x 365 43,840 3.7 1,634 3.6 1,558
All-American Sr 2-Yr-Old ‘11, Jr AA 5-Yr-Old ‘14 Jacoby Fall Ylg serviced to Tatoo in December! Lot 8 • Brey 920-495-2555
4-2 2x 365 35,280 3.9 1,375 3.2 1,117
General Chair: Danielle Warmka • 920-382-7460 • dwarmka@wisc.edu Catalogs: Emma Olstad • 608-712-0073 • olstad2@wisc.edu Facebook: Badger Invitational • 5% discount to junior buyers Catalog online at www.cowsmo.com
Pre-approval required. AARON RAY TOMPKINS BID ONLINE! 336-363-4839
5-08 2x 365 43,350 3.9 1,683 3.1 1,340
PO Box 6400 329 S Keller Ave Amery, WI 54001 sales@tommorrisltd.com 715-268-2629 • -6239 fax
44th Clinton County Classic
March 23, 2019 · 11:00 a.m. · Highland, Ill. · 30 miles east of St. Louis View the sale catalog at IllinoisHolsteins.com or Cowbuyer.com Check out our Facebook page for updates!
SCHLUTER SHELBY LEE-RED-ET VG-89-2Y Res. All-American R&W Sr. 2 ‘18 2018 Illinois Holstein of the Year Her Diamondback Spring Yrlg sells Schluter Holsteins
LUDWIGS-DG GOLDWYN ELLIE EX-95 Nom. All-American 150,000M ‘16 Nom. All-American Jr. 2-Yr-Old ‘12 Crush Fall Calf sells from Ellie Justin Powell
ARETHUSA SID TESS EX-92 All-American Fall Yrlg in Milk ‘15 1st Choice Altitude from Tess sells Red Carpet Holsteins
SAVAGE-LEIGH JASPER LEAH-ET EX-91 All-Indiana Sr. 2-Yr-Old ‘11 High Octane Jr. 2 sells from Leah’s VG-87 Gold Chip back to Licorice Darren Ropp
SUNROSE JESS*RC EX-94 Jr. All-American & Nom. A-A 5-Yr ‘13 Nom. Jr. All-American Aged Cow ‘14 Jess’s Armani Jr. 2 due in April sells Bruce Gingerich
LIN-MAX SANCHEZ AUSTIN EX-92 Supreme Champ NAILE Jr. Show ‘16 Sanchez Jr. 2 sells due in June, full sister to Austin Woker
SALE CO-CHAIRMEN Tyler Carter 618-267-1825 Lucas Clanton 618-322-3523 Aaron Heinzmann 618-781-7994 Josh Huelsmann 618-541-1326 Dylan Reed 217-254-5397 Brian Woker 618-367-0263 46 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2019
MOHRFIELD SUPRA PRECIOUS EX-94-3E Nom. Jr. All-American Sr. 2-Yr-Old ‘09 2018 Res. All-Illinois Jr. 2-Yr-Old by Atwood from Precious sells Carters Corner
LOVHILL GOLDWYN KATRYSHA EX-96 Grand Champion Int’l Holstein ‘15 Crush Spring Yrlg grand-dtr of Katrysha sells! Dam is an Archrival. MilkSource Genetics, LLC
GOLDEN-OAKS ATWD CHARLA-ET MS APPLES ARIA-ET*RC EX-93 GMD EX-92-2E Potential 10 generation EX King Doc Denver Summer Yrlg sells from Aria. Fall Calf sells from Charla x the Roxys Next dam is All-American Apple-Red Golden Oaks Farm EX-96-4E DOM! Golden Oaks Farm
GLORYLAND-I GOLDWYN LOCKET EX-94-2E Selling! Her Byway Jr. 2 due in June and backed by 10 generations VG-EX Dylan Reed
SALE FORCE Larry Kleiner, auctioneer 217-827-3468 Aaron Heinzmann,pedigrees 618-781-7994 Brian Olbrich, ringman 815-482-7426 Tim Ewing, Holstein USA 417-818-6455
SUNROSE LIBERTY EX-91 Res. Int. Champion IN State Fair ‘16 Crush Sr. 2 fresh in January sells from Liberty! Gingerich, Powell, Schmocker & Bue SALE CATALOGS
Lucas Clanton 618-322-3523 Kate Geppert 573-808-5607 ONLINE BIDDING
www.cowbuyer.com
THE DOMINANCE CONTINUED IN 2017
Sign-up for Gopher Dairy Camp! June 16-18, 2019 The 2018 Gopher Dairy Camp, hosted by the Gopher Dairy Club in cooperation with the Minnesota 4-H Dairy Project Committee and the Minnesota Livestock Breeders' Association, will be held June 10-12 on the University of Minnesota St. Paul Campus. Gopher Dairy Camp is a fun 3-day workshop for teens who want to improve their dairy cattle skills. The camp is open to all youth who have completed grades 6-9, but have not yet started 10th Dairy judging is strong at the University of Minnesota, grade. Activities include Dairy Fitting and Showmanship Workshops, Dairy Showmanship Contest, so strong that its teams have placed first overall in six of the nine major contests in 2015, the Gopher Gold Auction, Workshop, Quiz BowlPA), Competition and fun around the Twin 2016 andDairy 2017 heldFoods at: the All-American Dairy Show (Harrisburg, the North American International Livestock Exposition (Louisville, KY), and World Dairy Expo (Madison, WI). Cities. Camp Fee: $70
Furthermore, over the past 8 years in these 3 contests, the University of Minnesota has placed 1st overall in 12 of the 24 contests. No other university comes close to this incredible record of success.
Registration: Registration for the 2019 camp will open in March. Attendance is limited to the first If you’re considering a career in dairy, consider the U of M. In addition to our 100 campers who apply. highly successful judging teams, you can be part of the Gopher Dairy Club, where more than 100 student members gain experience and industry contacts through activities an all-expense-paid 10-day trip to California in January for seniors. Both inside and Housing: All camperslike will be housed in the 4-H Building at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. The outside the classroom, our dairy professors make teaching and working with students address is 1412 Cosgrove St, Falcon Heights, MN 5510. Transportation will be provided for the kids to their top priority. get to and from campus. Registration will be located in the entryway of the 4-H Building. GO FOR THE Learn more today at ansci.umn.edu
GOLD!
What to bring: Campers need to bring the following items: casual clothes, toiletry items, towels, a sleeping bag, clipping and showmanship clothes, clipping and fitting supplies.
www.umn.edu
Questions? Gopher Dairy Camp Co-Chair, Ashley Warren, at 320-237-1369 or warre473@umn.edu 612.624.2277
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Gopher Dairy Camp Website: http://z.umn.edu/gdcamp.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
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Ocean-View-HM Atwood June EX-92
Willows-Edge Real Mink-Red EX-92 at 3Y
3-07 2x 365 66,250 5.0 3322 3.3 2217 All-Time Senior 3-Year-Old National Leader for Milk, Fat & Protein 11th generation VG or EX from the Duster Juliennas
2-03 2x 365 29,639 5.2 1533 3.4 1005 7th Senior 3-Year-Old & Production winner, WDE 2018 1x All-American & 3x Nominated All-American 4th generation EX & 10th generation VG or EX
• Diamondback, Doorman and Artist daughters H Watch for her December Artist at the Badger Invitational on April 6! H
• Spring yearling by Defiant • Owned with Bonnie Van Dyk
Ocean-View Atwood Diondra EX-93
Ocean-View Sanchez Zida EX-90 at 3Y
4-02 2x 365 43,960 4.7 2054 3.1 1390 3rd generation EX-93 or higher with 40,000M 10th generation VG or EX from the Dixies
2-00 2x 291 22,500 4.9 1106 3.3 747 Last test: 144 lbs. 4.0%F 3.1%P 8th generation VG or EX from the Zandras
• Artist daughters and Doorman pregnancies
• September Solomon daughter and bred to sexed Diamondback
Indianhead Rdnk Cantina-Red VG-87 at 2Y Redneck x EX-90 3Y Destry x EX-93 Rosedale Lindy x EX-94 Talent Cat x EX-92 Kite Caramac • 5 Addiction-P daughters and is carrying a Seeger *RC heifer calf • Owned with John Sauber, Keith & Ray Hyovalti, and Blake & Chad Buehring
Prairie Creek Genetics
“We may not own many, but we love the kind we do!” Kyle, Judy & Richard Knutson
N6149 CTH XX, Onalaska, WI 54650 • 608-386-6014 • kyle.knutson@rocketmail.com 48 - MIDWEST HOLSTEINS, Spring 2019
enjoy helping youth develop in this budding program! Lastly, I currently serve on the committee that merged many small state Holstein shows to what is now, The New England Summer Show. In our first year, we had 170 head from four different states and awarded over $1500 to our Holstein youth. Our hope is that this show will become a nationally qualified show and even more cash awards to deserving youth! How many years were you involved in MJHA? All 12 years I was eligible but attended state and national conventions every year of my life! What is your favorite activity/memory from your years in MJHA? Easily the conventions, both state and national. I sincerely met, made, and kept all of my closest friends due to those conventions. And the dances were the highlight of my year. What some ways that you grew from your involvement in MJHA and applying for the DJM award? I learned that your competition can still be your friend. My best friend now, once beat me in dairy bowl. This posse of fun older kids that beat me on the state board of directors, are some of my best friends today. A few of my national DJM competitors ended up coming to our wedding years later. My point is, never let your competitive spirit (trust me I have a ton of this) get in the way of making friends.
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What advice do you have for all MJHA members? Make the most of this already awesome organization. Perhaps one day you will move away from Minnesota, like myself, and realize what a special thing MJHA was. The program consistency and opportunities are at your fingertips! Branch out, push yourselves, and use this organization as a springboard to brighten your future. What advice do you have for those specific members who are thinking about applying for the DJM award? First, do it. The contacts you will make though the whole process will pay dividends later in life. Second, ask for help. You are surrounded by a wealth of successful previous DJMs, and I am sure they are willing to help. If they don’t help, reach out to me. I would be honored. Lastly, you may or may not get the end award. But you can be darn sure that you gave it a shot and you will be far more respected for trying, rather than sitting on the sidelines.
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Holstein History: A Controversial Sire by: John Busacker
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omandale Reflection Marquis was a controversial sire. First a wellknown show bull, Marquis was EX-96, silver medal type, three-time All-Canadian, twice reserve All-American show sire. People always had an opinion of Marquis. On the negative side, Marquis seemed to start the myth that show cows weren’t milk cows. Others just called him the biggest moose to ever come out of Canada. Whether you liked him, hated him, or have no idea who he was, this much is fact: two animals in the history of the Holstein breed have sold for a million dollars or more. Both trace to Marquis. He is one of the few sires in Holstein history to have a 97-point offspring. He also has a son and a grandson with a 97-point daughter. By 1973, he sired 24 All-Americans and 21 All-Canadians. He sired the All-American Get of Sire and Reserve AllAmerican Get in 1971. In 1968, he sired both the champion male and female at World Dairy Expo. Marquis saw a lot of use in Minnesota. Here are a few I remember: SkyView Reflection Thundergirl VG-87 bred and owned by SkyView Farm, Hastings, was big and white—just like Marquis. She also milked a lot. She had a top record of 8-03 337 days, 28,500 lbs M, 3.9 %F 1129 F. In her first four lactations, she made 140,000 lbs of milk and this was in the 1970s. Her daughter by Citation R Maple was reserve All-State Three-Year-Old Dry Cow in 1976. Walt and Tom Gieske, New Ulm, bred Gieske Pride Becky: Minnesota’s first homebred 4E cow with over 200,000 lbs of milk lifetime. Becky was a very sharp dairy cow and Marquis seemed like a perfect mating for her. Her daughter, Gieske Marquis Boots was All-Minnesota Senior Yearling in 1967 which was the year Minnesota hosted the National Convention. In 1968, she was first Two-Year Old at the state fair FFA show. Boots scored VG-85. My good friend Merrill Will had a double Marquis. That’s right, a Marquis out of a Marquis. Her name was Merwill Twice. She was the top-selling bred heifer in his 1970 sale and later scored VG-89. For many years, the top of the Elginvue show string was Jurgins Distinction Marquis, for some reason, they always called him Dewey. He
was All-Minnesota Junior Yearling bull in 1968 even though he was born in June. He was Reserve AllMinnesota Aged Bull in 1970 and 1971. He scored EX-90 and was the sire of Elginvue Mr ABC the All -American bull calf Romandale Reflection Marquis of 1971. EL-Low Marquis Princess was the best Marquis I ever saw. She was a three-time All-Minnesota winner as a Four-Year Old in 1971 and as an Aged Cow in 1972 and 1973. Bred by Elmer and Lowell Peterson of Hutchinson, she was a Marquis out of a VG daughter of their former herd sire Guy Edgwood Robaron. She was half of an outstanding Produce of Dam for years. In 1972, was part of the Best Three Females at World Dairy Expo. She was scored EX-90-2E, and I always thought she should have gotten more points. But now we come to the end of our story and Marquis would not go quietly into the night. Ted Krueger, “Mr. Curtiss” himself, loved to tell this story. Marquis was not that old and in good health when the morning crew found him stiff in his stall. A postmortem operation revealed nothing concrete as to what killed him. While waiting for the truck to pick him up, many Curtiss people collected a variety of gruesome souvenirs. It was then that the trucker became part of Curtis history. “Let me see if I have got this straight,” he said. “The bull’s head is gone. All four feet are gone. His tail is gone. His belly is cut open and you are telling me you don’t know what killed him?” Romandale Reflection Marquis was a controversial sire to the very end.
Andrew Hunt Speaks for Breeders Seminars
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he 2019 Breeders Seminars kicked off February 4th in Isanti, Minn., and looped around the state to six total locations. Mother nature was not in our corner this year as we battled through snow and freezing rain. Andrew Hunt from The Bullvine was our guest speaker. Andrew started The Bullvine after he sold his technology company and decided to get back to one of his passion: the dairy cow. Andrew loves to write articles for The Bullvine that keeps the industry thinking and hopefully evolving and moving forward. The Bullvine is not your typical online magazine as you will find very minimal ads on their website. The only advertising they focus on is for show coverage, to help cover costs of traveling. Andrew and his team at The Bullvine generates income on research and consulting jobs for the dairy industry. In 2014, Andrew created a Facebook group called The Milk House, which is a closed group that allows people in the dairy industry to have real, open conversations about anything and everything that is happening around them in the dairy industry. The Milk House currently
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has over 11,700 members on Facebook, while The Bullvine has over 90,600 likes on their Facebook page. In 2016, Andrew became an official photographer for World Dairy Expo. He currently travels up to 40 weeks of the year, taking pictures at all of the premier dairy shows. Andrew’s excellent photography skills have also offered him opportunities outside of the dairy industry. Andrew stated his personal goal for his company is to keep people in the dairy industry thinking and generating conversation which will keep the industry progressing and bring about change.
Holstein NEWS
MINNESOTA
Minnesota and South Dakota Herds Make HighRanking BAA% Lists Earlier this year, Holstein Association USA released the lists of the top Holstein Breed Age Average (BAA%) herds for 2018 classifications. A number of herds from Minnesota and South Dakota ranked in the list of Overall Top 200 BAA Herds for 2018. The top herd from Minnesota was John P. & Rachael Holmgren with a rank of 4th overall on the list and a rank of 3rd on the list for Herds of 10 to 25 Cows. They recorded a BAA of 115 with 11 cows. Several herds from Minnesota and South Dakota made the top 200 list and respective lists for herd size. Minnesota Holstein Association would like to congratulate all of these herds for this achievement. To the right we have listed the appearance of Minnesota and South Dakota Herds on the Top 200 List and ranking lists based on herd size. To see the lists with all states included and also a ranking by region, visit: http://www.holsteinusa.com/ The Holstein Breed Age Average (BAA%) value provides a way to compare the score of an animal (and herd average) to the average of the breed, taking into account age of the animal and stage of lactation. All animals receive an individual BAA value on your herd classification report, and herds participating in the Classic or Standard options of the Holstein Classification program receive an overall BAA for the herd. 2018 Top BAA Herds from Minnesota and South Dakota 10 to 25 Cows Rank 3 7 10 12 22
Herd Name John P. & Rachael Holmgren Esperanza Cattle Co. Ryan Griffin Circle Drive Holsteins Thomas & Lisa Hurley
State MN MN MN MN MN
BAA 115 112.9 112.4 112.1 111.1
# of Cows 11 10 11 18 14 Source: Holstein USA
2018 Overall Top 200 BAA Herds from Minnesota and South Dakota Rank Herd Name 4 John P. & Rachael Holmgren 15 Esperanza Cattle Co. 25 Ryan Griffin 30 Circle Drive Holsteins 43 Mikel L. & Daniel Brasch 52 Andrew D. Stuewe 58 Thomas & Lisa Hurley 61 Steven & Debra Heuer 70 Scott Culbertson & James McFarland 70 James M. Ripp 83 Dale & Sherri Rupprecht 83 Jim & Janet Kappers 106 Richard A. Schweer 114 Iland-Acre Holsteins 134 Gregory B. Johnson 146 Harmony-Corners Holsteins 165 Dwight Lawson 177 Robert J. & Jeannette M. Sheehan 177 193
William Mueller Alfred & Mark Schmitt
State MN MN MN MN MN MN MN MN MN SD MN MN 110.2 MN MN MN SD MN
BAA 115 112.9 112.4 112.1 111.6 111.3 111.1 111 110.8 110.8 110.6 110.6 SD 110 109.7 109.5 109.3 109.2
# of Cows 11 10 11 18 16 81 14 28 36 11 52 45 35 44 58 16 27 54
SD MN
109.2 109
46 79 Source: Holstein USA
2018 Top BAA Herds from Minnesota and South Dakota 51 to 75 Cows Rank 12 17
Herd Name Loren & Luke Olson Dale & Sherri Rupprecht
State MN MN
BAA 111 110.6
Source: Holstein USA
2018 Top BAA Herds from Minnesota and South Dakota 76 to 150 Cows Rank 8
Herd Name Andrew D. Stuewe
State MN
BAA 111.3
2018 Top BAA Herds from Minnesota and South Dakota 26 to 50 Cows Rank 20 21
Herd Name Steven & Debra Heuer Scott Culbertson & James McFarland
State MN MN
BAA 111 110.8
# of Cows 28 36 Source: Holstein USA
# of Cows 53 52
# of Cows 81 Source: Holstein USA
2018 Top BAA Herds from Minnesota and South Dakota Over 150 Cows Rank 23
Herd Name Sean & Linda Groos
State MN
BAA 106
# of Cows 153 Source: Holstein USA
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2019 Minnesota State Holstein Show
Saturday, June 15, 2019 • Litchfield, Minnesota. • Judge: Yan Jacobs, Quebec Entry Forms
A photo copy of the front side of the registration paper as well as a completed entry application, signed show agreement, vaccination verification signed and entry fee is needed for entry. Entry information will be mailed to all exhibitors of the last two years. ENTRY DEADLINE IS JUNE 1, 2019 EXHIBITORS MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2019 After the Red & White Show Barns will be open on Tuesday, June 11th at noon to 6 p.m. All cattle will be stalled by the host club. Please list any stalling requests on the entry form. All entries must be in place by noon on Thursday, June 13, 2019. Anyone with a special request for hay or straw should contact the feed chairman. All cattle trailer and semi parking will be south of the barns in designated area. ACCOMMODATION RECOMMENDATIONS: AmericInn by Wyndham: 320-693-1600 1535 E Highway 12 Litchfield, MN Knights Inn Motel: 320-693-2496 1017 E Highway 12, Litchfield, MN Camping: $100.00 for the week without Electricity $200.00 for the week with Electricity – first to pay get option
SHOW CONTACTS Show Chair: Arnie Gruenes: 320-493-9703 or cows@meltel.net
Stalling requests: Greg Nelson 320-583-7450 Straw/Shavings/Pulp: Andy Gruenes 320-345-1301 Steve Heuer 320-295-1023
Deb Heuer 320-224-5015 desthvn@ browadband-mn.com Camping Requests: Call ahead to reserve your spot Russ Thyen 320-583-8049
IMPORTANT RULES TO REVIEW
(A full list of rules and an entry form can be found online at www.mnholstein.com) 1. State show entry fee - $20 entry fee per animal to be sent with entry form to the MHA office, P.O. Box 475 Plainview, MN 55964. NO REFUNDS. 2. There will be no reserved stall fee and cattle will be stalled prior to arrival. 3. State show entries must be received by June 1, 2018. Entries receive after the deadline will be assessed a $50 per animal fee. Entries received after June 6 will be $100. Substitutions will be permitted; however, a fee will be assessed for same animal class switches. 4. All identification papers must be presented and identified in the exhibitor’s name, except papers presented with a signed transfer and fees attached. Transfers and fees will be collected and sent to the Holstein Association USA. No calls will be made to verify ownership. Animals that are going on to other shows will be verified with Holstein Association USA. If these transfers are not recorded there within 90 days of our state show, the exhibitor(s) will be ineligible to show at a Minnesota Holstein sponsored district or state show for the following calendar year. 10. A rosette ribbon to the top dollar value production winner will be presented in the following classes: 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23. Exhibitors, who wish to be recognized for production, must send in all production information at time of entry. From there the records will be officially verified by DHIA. Any records sent in after the entry deadline will not be eligible for receiving production recognition. 11. Dry Cow Classes – A cow must be dry or milking over 280 days or more to show in the dry cow class and will be verified by DHI records. 12. Premier Breeders (Bred and Owned) the owner of the dam at the time of service shall be considered the breeder of the animal. Where a herd is registered in the names of different members of a family and where the herd is one unit, all entries may be considered as exhibits of one breeder. Please Note: To qualify for Bred & Owned Awards, one of the original owners must be listed as one of the current owners. Also, you must be a member of the Minnesota Holstein Association and live in either Minnesota or South Dakota. 14
STATE SHOW CLASS SCHEDULE Show begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2018. Classes will enter the ring youngest to oldest. CLASS 5 – Junior Heifer Calf March 1, 2019-May 31, 2019 CLASS 6 – Winter Heifer Calf December 1, 2018-February 28, 2019 CLASS 7 – Fall Heifer Calf September 1, 2018-November 30, 2018 CLASS 8 – Summer Yearling Heifer June 1, 2018-August 31, 2018 CLASS 9 – Junior Yearling Heifer March 1, 2018-May 31, 2018 CLASS 10 – Winter Yearling Heifer December 1, 2017-February 28, 2018 CLASS 11 – Fall Yearling Heifer September 1, 2017-November 30, 2017 CLASS 12 – Junior Best Three Females – To consist of three animals from classes 5-11. All bred and at least one owned by exhibitor and all animals must carry the same prefix. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry. CLASS 13 – Unfresh Two-Year Old March 1, 2017-August 31, 2017 CLASS 14 – 3 & 4-Year Old Dry Cow September 1, 2014 - August 31, 2016 CLASS 15 – Dry Aged Cow Before September 1, 2014 FUTURITY CLASS XLIV Will be judged at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2019 with the Junior 2-Year Old class to follow CLASS 16 – Junior 2-Year Old in Milk March 1, 2017-August 31, 2017 CLASS 17 – Senior 2-Year Old in Milk September 1, 2016-February 29, 2017 CLASS 18 – Junior 3-Year Old in Milk March 1, 2016-August 31, 2016 CLASS 19 – Senior 3-Year Old in Milk September 1, 2015-February 28, 2016 CLASS 20 – 4-Year Old in Milk September 1, 2014-August 31, 2015 CLASS 21 – 5-Year Old in Milk September 1, 2013-August 31, 2014 CLASS 22 – Aged Cow in Milk Before September 1, 2013 CLASS 23 – 150,000 lb. Cow CLASS 24 – Best Three Females CLASS 25 – Produce of Dam CLASS 26 – Daughter and Dam CLASS 27 - Best Udder of Show CLASS 28 - Top Bred and Owned
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2019 Minnesota Junior Holstein Show
Friday, June 14, 2019 • Litchfield, Minnesota. • Judge: Matt Sloan, Wisconsin
Junior Rules and Regulations
1. Exhibitors must be a minimum of nine years old to participate, but not have reached their 21st birthday by January 1 in the year competing. Members who become 21 years of age during the current year will be allowed to compete in Junior activities until December 31st of the current year and not beyond that time. 2. All junior members will show under Minnesota Junior Holstein Association rules and animals must be shown by the owner except in extreme situations and then approved by the junior show committee a week prior to the show. 3. A junior member is a boy or girl with a paid membership in the Minnesota Junior Holstein Association. 4. Any animal shown at the Minnesota State Junior Holstein Show with the immediate family’s prefix does not need the exhibitors name on the paper (Immediate family means parents and children). *This rule ONLY applies for the Minnesota Jr. State Show. National rules state that animals must be in the junior’s name(s) by June 1st of the current year. 6. Entry blanks MUST be filled in completely as to class, birth date, name, and registration number of the animal, as well as both the sire and dam. Entry forms and fee are due June 1st. (Please use the entry form in the March Minnesota Holstein News) 7. Health Certificates: The State of Minnesota Board of Animal Health has made the decision not to require a brucellosis test on exhibition cattle. 8. The MN Junior State Show will start at 9:30 on June 14. The first class will be Class 13-J through 23-J, then Class 31-J, Class 5-J-11-J ending with Class 29-J and Class 30-J 9. Novice Class: Novice Calves may be from class 5-J, 6-J and 7-J. The calf may be shown in another class but the novice show person may not show in another class. Please remember to keep the size of the calf appropriate for the youth’s ability. Ownership rules do not apply to novice class show person. The animals will NOT be placed and all youth will receive the same award. 10. All junior exhibitors are subject to the Code of Conduct Rules. Show people if possible should wear white pants and a white Tshirt or clean clothes.
Entry Fee...
Entry fee for the Minnesota Junior Holstein Show is $5 per head. If you would like to participate in both the open and junior show both fees need to paid, and you need to mark so on the entry forms. The fee is per head therefore you do not need to pay $5 for a novice calf if the calf is already being exhibited in a different class. Checks can be made out to MJHA. Only one animal per class will be cataloged. Substitutes can be made at the show.
Reminder...
Junior Bred and Owned Class are based off the National Rules To be eligible for Junior Bred and Owned, the name(s) listed as breeder and owner on the registration certification must be the same. Adult-Junior partnerships are not acceptable. Family unit or farm partnership will not qualify for Bred and Owned unless all partners are Junior members and listed on the certificate under breeder and owner.
Transfers...
A reminder to all juniors to get your junior state show animals transferred or registered now. Under the new rule of Holstein Association USA, the transfer application now must be received by the Holstein Association by June 1 for both cows and heifers. Junior members will not be allowed to show animals with a backdated transfer that is received after the deadline. • If papers are late coming, it is the exhibitor’s responsibility to call Holstein Association USA so they have the papers in hand on the
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day of the show. • There will be absolutely no transfer or registration applications accepted for junior show animals and there will be no phone calls or other such inquiries made to Holstein Association USA on junior animals.
4-H Lease Acceptance
The Minnesota Junior Holstein Association will be accepting 4-H leases for the MJHA State Show. To enter a leased animal you need to submit a copy of the registration paper and a copy of your lease affidavit that has been stamped by your extension office. Show Classes
All entries to be in place by 12 p.m., June 12
Birthdates for the following classes will correspond to the open class
birthdates. An animal cannot be shown in both the 150,000 lb. class and the aged cow class. June 23, 2018. Class 5-J – Spring heifer calf Class 6-J – Winter heifer calf. Class 7-J – Fall heifer calf Class 8-J – Summer yearling heifer. Class 9-J – Junior yearling heifer. Class 10-J – Winter yearling heifer. Class 11-J - Fall yearling heifer. Class 31-J – Novice calf Junior Champion Reserve Junior Champion Female Class 13-J – Unfresh 2 year old. Class 14-J – Dry 3 and 4-year old. Bring DHI computer sheet to verify dry status - all others will be reported to computer processing center effective dry show date. Class 15-J – Dry Aged Cow. Class 16-J – Junior 2-Year Old in Milk. Class 17-J – Senior 2-Year Old in Milk. Class 18-J - Junior 3-Year Old in Milk. Class 19-J – Senior 3-Year Old in Milk. Intermediate Champion Reserve Intermediate Champion Female Class 20-J – 4-Year Old in Milk. Class 21-J – 5-Year Old in Milk. Class 22-J – Aged Cow in Milk. Class 23-J – 150,000 lb. Cow - Lifetime production must be verified by a statement from exhibitors local testing supervisor or state dairy extension office. Statement must accompany animal to show. Only DHIA or official milk production records will be accepted. Best Udder of Show Best Junior Bred & Owned Senior Champion Female Reserve Senior Champion Female Grand Champion Female Reserve Grand Champion Female Class 29-J – Junior exhibitors showmanship: Exhibitors 14 years of age and under as of Jan. 1, 2018 Class 30-J – Senior exhibitor showmanship: Exhibitors ages 15-21 as of Jan. 1, 2018
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2019 Minnesota State Red and White Show
Thursday, June 13, 2019 • Litchfield, Minnesota. • Judge: Matt Sloan, Wisconsin Thursday, June 13, show starting at 9 a.m. with milk cow classes. The judge will be Brian Kelroy. Early entry deadline is May 20 with an entry fee of $20 per head. Any entry postmarked or submitted online after that will be $35 per head and not guaranteed to make the show book. To enter please send a photo copy of the registration paper with the class(s) you would like them entered written on the top. Also please note on the paper if they will be shown in both the junior or the open show. Junior show classes consist of all female classes except Best Udder of Show. We will be following RWDCA show rules. • • • • • • • •
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Spring Heifer Calf March 1, 2019-May 31, 2019 Winter Heifer Calf December 1, 2018-February 28, 2019 Fall Heifer Calf September 1, 2018-November 30, 2018 Summer Yearling Heifer June 1, 2018-August 31, 2018 Spring Yearling Heifer March 1, 2018-May 31, 2018 Winter Yearling Heifer December 1, 2017-February 28, 2018 Fall Yearling Heifer September 1, 2017-November 30, 2017 Junior Best Three Females • All bred with same prefix with at least one owned by exhibitor. Dry Cow (must have freshened) Junior 2-Year Old in Milk March 1, 2017-August 31, 2017 Senior 2-Year Old in Milk September 1, 2016-February 29, 2017 Junior 3-Year Old in Milk March 1, 2016-August 31, 2016 Senior 3-Year Old in Milk September 1, 2015-February 28, 2016 4-Year Old in Milk September 1, 2014-August 31, 2015
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5-Year Old in Milk September 1, 2013-August 31, 2014 Aged Cow in Milk Before September 1, 2013 125,000 lb. Cow - Lifetime (proof of production must accompany cow) Best Udder of Show, best udder winner from each of the milking classes Best Bred & Owned - Open: 1 breeder must be current owner; Junior: Breeder & Owner exact Senior best three females, all bred with the same prefix with at least one owned by exhibitor Produce of Dam, produce of one cow to consist or two animals, any age, need not be owned by one exhibitor. Dam must be named. Daughter and Dam, need not be owned by one exhibitor
For questions regarding the Red and White Show, feel free to call Tracy Schaefer at (320)-360-5188 Please send entries to Minnesota Holstein Association: P.O. Box 475, Plainview, MN 55964 The MN Jersey Jamboree will follow at 2 p.m., contact Stacy Bohn (507)-421-6648 with any questions.
Register and Pay Online for State Show in 2019 We are excited to share that you will be able to sign up for classes, upload your registration papers and pay online for the Junior, Open and Red and White Minnesota State Holstein Shows this year. Save yourself the postage and hassle of printing out registration papers by submitting your state show registration online. Online registration will open in mid-March at this link:
minnesotaholstein.fairentry.com
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First you will create a fair entry account. Then click “begin registration.” We will share more information and step-by-step guides once our registration page is live. If you have any questions about how to register online, you can call Chelsey at 507-221-4070 or email her at mnholsteinmarketing@gmail.com. You may also contact Amanda at minnesotaholstein@gmail.com or by phone at 320-259-0637.
OBITUARIES GREGORY JOHNSON, age 68, of Pelican Rapids, MN, died on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Lake Region Hospital, Fergus Falls, MN. Gregory Berthel was born September 2, 1950 in Pelican Rapids, MN, to Berthel and Gladys (Scott) Johnson. He was baptized and confirmed at Central Lutheran Church, Pelican Rapids, MN and graduated from Pelican Rapids High School in 1968. He attended Fergus Falls Community College and Moorhead State University before returning home to the family farm. In 1975, he and his brothers, Rick and Mike started the Johnson Turkey Farm partnership. On December 31, 1983, Greg married Dawn Soberg at Faith Lutheran Church in Pelican Rapids. They were blessed with five wonderful children, two daughters-inlaw, one future son-in-law and three precious grandchildren. Greg was a lifelong farmer, passing on his knowledge and love of farming to his children and grandchildren. He carried his passion for 4-H throughout his life. Greg was well-known for his hobby of selling sweet corn and
loved visiting with the people at the corn bin. He was a lifelong member of Central Lutheran Church, serving on the council and a long time choir member. There wasn’t anything that couldn’t be solved with a good cup of coffee. Greg enjoyed his mid-day naps, bowling, and Ford Mustangs and Ford tractors. Greg never wanted to miss the Minnesota State Fair. He did one time, and it was one of his biggest regrets. He especially loved spending time with his two granddaughters Olivia and Madilyn and grandson Carter and gave the best 4-wheeler rides. He will be remembered for his beautiful singing voice, smiling face, gift of laughter, and kind heart. Greg is survived by his wife Dawn; children: Adam (Sara) Johnson, Greta Johnson, Alex (Ashley) Johnson, Dana Johnson, and Maria (Kyle Bednar) Johnson, all of Pelican Rapids; grandchildren: Olivia, Madilyn and Carter Johnson; his mother Gladys Johnson; two brothers: Rick Johnson of Pelican Rapids and Brent (Stephanie) Johnson of Sweden; his in-laws Ivan and Dorothea Soberg; brothers-in-law: Tom (Nancy) Soberg and Kevin (Wendey) Soberg; sister-in-law Melanie (Jim) Michels; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his father Berthel Johnson; brother Mike Johnson; and sister-in-law Marlys Johnson.
Dr. Dean Franz of Northfield - veterinarian, farmer, cattle dealer, and friend - passed away at his home on February 7, 2019. He was 72 years old. Dean was born on March 29, 1946 to Henry and Estelle Franz in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. A born storyteller, Dean always made his life a series of opportunities. His passion for cows and people resulted in relationships worldwide. He farmed in Northfield and “relocated” cattle across the country and world. From Wisconsin to Korea, Ohio to Turkey, Canada to Saudi Arabia, he moved cows and made lasting friendships. Travel was a constant for Dean with the goal to see
family, friends, and any local cows, but it was always about people. Dean’s generosity, authenticity, and humor will be missed but will continue in his family and friends. Dean is survived in marriage by his wife of 28 years Pam Franz, brother Jay Franz, children, Elizabeth (David), Jeremiah (Bethany), Eleanora (Chad), Eric (Kati), and Mary (JJ), and nine grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents Henry and Estelle Franz and brother Dennis Franz. The family extends thanks and gratitude to Northfield Hospice, friends, neighbors, and family for their support. At Dean’s request, his body will be donated to the Mayo Clinic for the advancement of science. Celebration of Life will be at Northfield United Methodist Church on Monday, February 11 at 10:30am with a luncheon (dinner) to follow. Donations may be made to the Northfield United Methodist Church, 1401 Maple St, Northfield, MN 55057.
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MHA’S DEDICATED CORPORATE SPONSORS GRAND SUPREME CHAMPION AMERICAN FOOD GROUPS SUPREME CHAMPION D&H FIELD SERVICES MINNESOTA SELECT SIRES CO-OP, INC. TRIPLE A PUMPING WESTWAY FEED PRODUCTS GRAND CHAMPION CENTRAL VALLEY DAIRY SUPPLY LLC. JPW NUTRITION CENTRAL MINNESOTA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION DAIRYLAND SUPPLY INC HUBBARD FEEDS/RIDLEY USA MIDWEST EMBRYO TRANSFER SERVICE, LLC CHAMPION CHOSEN VALLEY VET CLINIC CITIZENS STATE BANK NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA FAMO FEEDS GLENCOE CO-OP ASSOCIATION KREOFSKY BUILDING SUPPLIES MINNESOTA MILK PRODUCERS MUNSON LAKES NUTRITION NORTHLAND FARM SYSTEMS PIPESTONE VETERINARY SERVICES DAN NODSLE HONORABLE MENTION ALL AMERICAN COOP ARNZEN CONSTRUCTION/ ST. ROSA LUMBER INC CARLSON WHOLESALE INC. KEEP EM WALKIN’ HOOF CARE INC LONE STAR ENTERPRISES NORTHERN VALLEY DAIRY PRODUCTION MED CTR.
THANK YOU!
MHA Corporate Sponsorship Program The Minnesota Holstein Association (MHA) was organized in 1910 for the purpose of improving and promoting the Holstein breed of dairy cattle. The MHA consists of 700 members and is open to all people interested in the dairy industry. The mission of the Minnesota Holstein Association is, "To enhance the lives and profitability of all dairy producers and enthusiasts by providing opportunities for education, marketing, recognition and socialization." As dedicated supporters of local registered Holstein dairy farmers, businesses have the opportunity to join and support the Minnesota Holstein Association through our Corporate Sponsor Program. This program has five levels of sponsorship: Grand Supreme Champion, Supreme Champion, Grand Champion and Honorable Mention. Each level includes recognition as a dedicated sponsor of the Minnesota Holstein Association. As a corporate sponsor for our association, businesses help the Minnesota Holstein Association provide opportunities for dairy producers across the state. If you and your business are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor or if you do business with a company you feel would benefit from becoming a corporate sponsor please visit the Minnesota Holstein website and print off a corporate sponsorship program agreement and flyer. Once completed the agreement and payment can be sent to the MHA office. A percentage of the sponsorship is given back to the local clubs along with their rebates in May. If you have questions or would like to know more about the program, please contact a MHA board member or the MHA office. Your assistance in helping our organization grow is greatly appreciated. THANK YOU!
LONGTIME CORPORATE SPONSORS A Special Thank You to our long time Corporate Sponsors. The following businesses have been MHA Corporate Sponsors since the program began in 2007. The Minnesota Holstein Association greatly appreciates your continued support.
CENTRAL MINNESOTA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION MINNESOTA SELECT SIRES ARNZEN CONSTRUCTION/ ST. ROSA LUMBER INC CARLSON WHOLESALE INC. WESTWAY FEED PRODUCTS
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Your Voice Matters! ATTEND DAIRY DAY AT THE CAPITOL ON MARCH 13, 2019
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND? • • • •
This is your opportunity for policy makers to hear directly from you. Rally your support for critical legislation impacting your business. Meet with your State Representative or Senator in a small group meeting. Network with other farmers from across the state.
AGENDA: • 10:00 a.m. Arrival and refreshments provided • 10:30 a.m. Issues Briefing and Update How to talk to Legislators 101 • 11:00 a.m. Meetings begin • 5:00-8:00 p.m. Reception at Best Western Capitol Ridge
CALL US AT 763-355-9697 TO REGISTER.
108 Marty Drive, Suite 2, Buffalo, MN 55313 • mmpa@mnmilk.org •763-355-9697